Harland's Half Acre

Name: Harland's Half Acre
Author: David Malouf

by David Malouf

Painter's life unfolds through art, empire, and Australian landscape

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David Malouf

Australian novelist and poet whose lyrical fiction explores the making of Australian identity and the deep connection between landscape and self. Remembering Babylon was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He is considered one of Australia's greatest living writers.

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