David Foster interviewed by Alison Bronoiwski [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2205101
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Foster, David, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Written permission required for research, personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 1981
- 2 sound tape reels.
- Summary:
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David Foster, a novelist, speaks about his work in Australia and overseas; his studies on St. Kilda Island; he describes the problems in writing his book 'Moonlight'; discusses the difficulties of publishing present day novels both here and overseas; the ascent of Australian literature and the arts in general; the difficulties of publishing Australian work in Britain; the advantages of his scientific training when researching his books; the personal compensations of writing literature; explains the gradual development of his drafts; he comments on the satirical side of his writing and Aboriginal culture in regard to his book 'Moonlight'.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Dec. 26, 1981.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 61 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Novelists
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bronoiwski, Alison, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2051 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1981
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