Christina Stead

Christina Stead was an Australian author regarded as one of the twentieth century’s master novelists. She spent much of her writing life abroad, with her varied residences often serving as the backdrop for her novels. Her works delve into the complexities of human relationships and character psychology with keen insight and a distinctive voice. Stead is celebrated for her sharp observations and her ability to craft profoundly human, if sometimes unsettling, characters, securing her place among the significant literary voices of her era.