Australia Felix

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Set in Australia, this novel explores the life and experiences of its characters against the backdrop of the early 20th century. It delves into themes of identity and societal expectations, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by women writers of the time. The author, Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, adopted the male pseudonym Henry Handel to gain credibility in a male-dominated literary world, highlighting the struggles for recognition and respect in the literary community.