Ob-scene spaces in Australian narrative

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Ob-scene Spaces in Australian Narrative offers a comprehensive exploration of Australian literature, tracing the nation's history from early colonization to the present. It highlights the socio-topographic construction imposed by settlers on the continent, examining the interplay between physical space and its discursive representation. The study features a diverse selection of texts, both canonical and non-canonical, from authors like Henry Lawson to Christos Tsiolkas, illustrating the relationship between urban spaces and the outback, referred to as ob-scene spaces. Pablo Armellino employs a distinctive approach, intertwining social and literary theory with a carefully curated range of novels to recount Australia's colonization history in an accessible manner. Through detailed analysis, readers gain insights into the expansion of the frontier, the creation of ob-scene spaces, and the mechanisms of discourse involved. This work appeals to academics interested in in-depth textual analysis and to general readers drawn to its historical and thematic dimensions. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of Australian identity and landscape. – Professor Carmen Concilio and Professor Pietro Deandrea, Facoltà di Lingue, Università di Torino