Delia Falconer writes fiction and non-fiction that has been widely anthologized. Her work delves into complex human relationships and societal themes with keen insight. Falconer focuses on exploring the psychological depths of her characters, examining the nature of memory and identity. Her stylistic precision and original narrative approach make her a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
Set in the aftermath of the Battle of Little Bighorn, the story follows Captain Frederick Benteen, who grapples with public scorn despite his survival. Two decades later, a young boy's letter proposes a plan to rehabilitate Benteen's tarnished reputation, igniting themes of redemption and the quest for honor. The narrative explores the complexities of historical memory and personal legacy against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in American history.
In The Best Australian Stories 2009, Delia Falconer collects the year's most outstanding short fiction, showcasing the strength and diversity of Australian writing today. There are masterful stories from some of the country's best-loved authors, as well as exciting new work from up-and-coming young writers. This is a perfect book for summer and a delightful introduction to Australia's best contemporary writing. Contributors Cate Kennedy, DBC Pierre, Gail Jones, Karen Hitchcock, Peter Goldsworthy, Robert Drewe, Steven Amsterdam and more.
Sydney has always been the sexiest and brashest of Australia's cities, but
perhaps the most misunderstood. In this new edition of Sydney - part of the
classic City Series - Delia Falconer conjures up its sandstone, humidity and
jacarandas, its fireworks, glitz and magic. But she discards lazy stereotypes
to reveal a complex city.
In 1907, in a village full of eccentric characters in Australia's Blue Mountains, a young pharmacist's assistant named Eureka Jones falls in love with Harry Kitchings, a landscape photographer and mystic
In The Best Australian Stories 2008, Delia Falconer brings together the year's most exciting short fiction. Featuring established masters as well as fresh new voices, this is a perfect book for summer and an ideal introduction to Australia's best contemporary writing. 'As a reader,' Delia Falconer writes, 'I crave what the short story is most suited to deliver: a glimpse into the unpredictability of life, a quick burst of tone and voice, a bittersweet balance of surprising layers.' By turn global and domestic, subversively funny and wrenchingly sad, this year's Best Australian Stories delivers this, and more. Contributors include: Nam Le, Robert Drewe, Emily Ballou, Nicholas Shakespeare, Bernard Cohen, Deborah Robertson, Frank Moorhouse, Tony Birch, Marion Halligan, Will Elliott, Karen Hitchcock, Brenda Walker, Dorothy Johnston, Patrick West, Davina Bell, A.G. McNeil, Claire Aman, Rudi Soman, Patrick Holland, Isabelle Li, Ellen Rodger, Laura Jean McKay, Julie Milland, Tim Richards, Anna Krien, Chloe Walker.
