At the Edge: Geography and the Imagination in the Work of David Malouf

Abstract

Discussing the maps, geographical images and geometric figures that abound in Malouf's work, Leer argues that geography provides Malouf with tropes through which to explore the Self: the subconscious and the conscious, imagination and memory.

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Published 1 May 1985 in Volume 12 No. 1. Subjects: Australian identity, Lyricism, Mental processes, Place & identity, Self perception, David Malouf.

Cite as: Leer, Martin. ‘At the Edge: Geography and the Imagination in the Work of David Malouf.’ Australian Literary Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, 1985, doi: 10.20314/als.e9938dde39.