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Title Artscape: Patrick White
Published Australia : ABC, 2012
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Summary The first Australian citizen to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature, Patrick White endured a life where it seemed his work was criticised more than it was praised. At one point White was described as 'Australia's most unreadable novelist'. Today he is regarded by many as one of the leading Australian authors of the 20th century.Monday 28 May, 2012 marks 100 years since White's birth. In the lead-up to this anniversary, Artscape's Patrick White: Will They Read Me When I'm Dead? looks back at a great Australian writer's life through interviews with some of his biggest fans, critics and the man himself.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Artscape: Patrick White: Will They Read Me When I'm Dead? is produced by ABC TV. Writer / Director: Louise Turley; ABC Executive Producer Arts & Entertainment: Tarni James
Event Broadcast 2012-05-22 at 22:00:00
Notes Classification: G
Subject White, Patrick, 1912-1990.
Artists -- Interviews.
Novelists, Australian.
Criticism and interpretation.
Nobel Prize winners.
New South Wales -- Sydney.
Form Streaming video
Author Craven, Peter, contributor
Malouf, David, contributor
Marr, David, contributor
Morris, Judy, contributor
Olubas, Brigitta, contributor
Schepisi, Fred, contributor
White, Patrick, contributor