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Kylie Tennant

    Kylie Tennant was a significant Australian author celebrated for her social-realist style and profound engagement with the lives of ordinary people. She infused her narratives with authenticity through meticulous firsthand research, even embracing unconventional experiences to inform her work. While often categorized under social realism, her writing delves into greater complexity, exploring diverse themes with a unique perspective.

    The Battlers
    Ride on Stranger
    All the Proud Tribesmen
    Time Enough Later
    Foveaux
    Tiburon
    • 2024
    • 2023

      Set in a New South Wales country town, describes life among the unemployed during the Great Depression.

      Tiburon
    • 2023

      The inner city suburb of Foveaux is known as a place of ill-repute; it's a bit of an embarrassment to the good people of Sydney. But take a closer look, and individuals begin to come into focus out of the murk. Kylie Tennant's second novel is her first exploration of the city. Starting in 1912 and progressing deep into the 1930s, Tennant follows a myriad of storylines and characters.

      Foveaux
    • 2023
    • 2023
    • 2021
    • 1968