Australian poetry is suddenly the subject of considerable debate. While there’s controversy over a new poetry anthology by UNSW Press, there’s wider optimism over the health of poetry more generally.
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My Cup Of Tea: Controversy aside, snaps to Australian poets
Guy Rundle: Rundle: capitalism … finally the pundits are taking notice
By now, the failure of the global economic recovery following the 2008 crash has become so obvious that even economists have started to notice it.
Media briefs: The tasty flavour of Facebook … is the mag nakedness really necessary?
From Marie Claire to Madison to the latest UK Grazie, are all these naked women actually inspiring anyone? Plus, more bloggers getting book deals, New Idea vs. Bjork, NY Time stuff ups and other media gossip.
Macquarie Anthology to have a global reach
The Macquarie PEN Anthology will have a considerable effect on the burgeoning study of Australian literature abroad, writes Nicholas Birns. Yes, some bits are very literary, and some authors miss out, but finally Australian literature might get its deserved world recognition.
More drama over the PEN anthology
After nearly 40 years of public support for our literature, dramatic literature is still the poor relation, writes Katherine Brisbane. Are plays really that difficult to enjoy?
Guy Rundle: The play’s the thing missing from the PEN anthology
The great, the good and my good friend Peter Craven have already weighed in on the issue of “progressive inclusion” of indigenous writing in the new Macquarie Australian lit anthology. But the omission of drama is the real scandal.
Black Canons: Peter Craven writes back
Meanjin editor Sophie Cunningham took Peter Craven to task for his review of the latest Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature. Here Peter Craven replies.
A hornet’s nest in the garden at Lit Land
Simon Hughes defends Peter Craven’s controversial critique of The Macquarie Pen Anthology of Australian Literature.
The black and white of the Australian literary canon
Peter Craven’s highly theatrical review of the Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature in the September issue of Australian Book Review is worth picking a fight over, says Sophie Cunningham.
Political snippets: Drawing political wisdom from the ages
Richard Farmer muses on Chinese poetry, budget deficits and the Daily Tele whistling a familiar tune.
The Beatles: remastered
From September the fortunes of The Beatles will make another mighty leap. And everyone will benefit.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Senator Nettle and the Jabiru Venture … Gunns AGM … Crikey Cabbie Panel’s call … Bill Heffernan … TV advertising … crazy electoral gods …
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Leader’s literary competition … the Democrats self destruction … the high and low laughs of Election 07 … don’t count on a Ruddslide … the pulp mill … David Flint …
Rupert’s minions rip off young writers
In the Melbourne suburb of Darebin, Rupert Murdoch’s nondescript local giveaway, part of the huge Leader chain, stands accused of ripping off writers, some under 18. But whose fault is it?
The great blog revolution is all but over
The blog revolution was going to change the face of media as we knew it, but now it appears to have got to the point Dylan was at when he did a deal with Starbucks, only thirty years quicker, writes Guy Rundle.
The fairy contentious book list at the ABC
On Monday, Crikey reported on the “breathtakingly careless errors” made by Christopher Pearson’s in his Oz opinion piece last weekend lambasting ABC Books for partisanship. Today, we publish a list of books published by Aunty this year. And it’s hardly contentious.
Festering Andrew Bolt contagion exposed
Right-wing Herald Sun columnist Andrew Bolt loves to dish it out but author Iain Lygo has been tracking his work and reveals plenty of flaws in this exclusive expose for Crikey. Read to the bottom for Bolt’s initial reply and then a further response from Iain Lygo.
Latham, Kennett’s 10 years, Murray
Mark Latham spray, Kennett’s 10 years, Andrew Murray’s submission, trolley dollies, Australian Opera, AFL grand final.
