Jessica Anderson
Australian author and playwright
Born
September 25th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
July 9th, 2010
14 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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