In the wake of #twitdef, The Australian no longer deserves university funding for the Australian Literary Review, writes Ben Eltham in his weekly arts column My Cup of Tea.
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My Cup Of Tea: Why do unis still support the Australian Literary Review?
Peter Carey’s a snob: Bryce Courtenay in defence of popular storytelling
“Peter Carey is a perfect example of that kind of inane literacy snobbery,” Bryce Courtenay tells Crikey, in defence of popular culture and “show-offs” like the Booker Prize winner he says have hijacked the cultural debate.
Just because a woman wrote it, doesn’t make it ‘Chick Lit’
Why is it that any book written by a woman about a contemporary, single woman is automatically dubbed ‘chick lit’ and dismissed by the literary world? asks author Tara Moss.
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.
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.
