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1 online resource (streaming video file) (28 min. 14 sec.) ; 166737431 bytes |
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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 |
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Broadcast 2012-05-22 at 22:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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White, Patrick, 1912-1990.
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Artists -- Interviews.
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Novelists, Australian.
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Criticism and interpretation.
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Nobel Prize winners.
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New South Wales -- Sydney.
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Streaming video
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Craven, Peter, contributor
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Malouf, David, contributor
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Marr, David, contributor
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Morris, Judy, contributor
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Olubas, Brigitta, contributor
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Schepisi, Fred, contributor
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White, Patrick, contributor
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