Work sheet: Australian Literature - Timeline and General Introduction

Australian literature has barely been awarded the recognition it deserves. The diverse history of the continent/country is reflected in a unique literature that is worth to be studied.

The material consists of a timeline concerning the history of Australia and a general overview of its literary development.

• A selective timeline concerning Australian history, mainly focusing on major literary developments and achievements.
• Additional information on several crucial points in Australian literary history, authors, genres, major literary works and suggestions for further reading.