Jessica Anderson

Australian author and playwright

Jessica Anderson - Australian author and playwright
Born

September 25th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

July 9th, 2010
15 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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An Australian author and playwright, contributions include significant works in literature. Writings often explored themes of identity and the human experience. Achieved recognition for novel 'Tampus' and the play 'The Last of Mrs. Cheveley'. Worked in various literary genres including fiction and drama, influencing contemporary Australian literature.

Authored the novel 'Tampus'

Wrote the play 'The Last of Mrs. Cheveley'

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