Australian Love Stories
Kerryn Goldsworthy
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Australian Love Stories
Published
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
384
ISBN-10
0195537726
Description
The literature of romance is a varied as it is abundant. The words 'love story' suggest the kind of story that begins with a glance and ends with a sunset or a trip down the aisle. But reflections on Cathy and Heathcliff, Romeo and Juliet, Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas introduce mythic lovers who could not be further from the happy stereotype. The great love stories that everyone remembers are those in which desire confronts and challenges the social order and eventually - sometimes spectacularly - loses. This anthology contains both kinds of stories, and some others as well. Many subvert the conventions of the happy ending or the grand tragedy, and in doing so tell us something about love, and storytelling, in Australia. Hardship, distance, and history have all played their part in the evolution of Australian relations and gender roles. Kerryn Goldsworthy has selected thirty-five stories by different authors, all concerned with romantic or sexual love, from moments of intimacy and ecstasy to rejection and betrayal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Australian Love Stories?
This edition of Australian Love Stories has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Australian Love Stories?
For most readers, Australian Love Stories typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Australian Love Stories?
The estimated word count for Australian Love Stories is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Australian Love Stories?
Australian Love Stories was written by Kerryn Goldsworthy.
When was Australian Love Stories published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.