Thea Astley

Australian journalist and author

Thea Astley - Australian journalist and author
Born

August 25th, 1925
99 years ago

Died

August 17th, 2004
20 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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Astley contributed significantly to Australian literature with a focus on the social and cultural landscapes of the country. As a novelist, essays and short stories were published across various notable platforms. The body of work includes themes exploring identity, loss, and the human condition, often reflecting aspects of Australian life. Astley won several prestigious awards for her literary contributions, including the Miles Franklin Literary Award multiple times.

Authored 'The Acolyte'

Won the Miles Franklin Literary Award

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