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Wetherell, Rodney: Subtopia or sunnyside?

Wetherell, Rodney

Subtopia or sunnyside?’, Meanjin, 65, 2, Winter 2006, pp. 174-80

The author considers representations of Melbourne in literature throughout history, focusing on AL McCann’s novel Subtopia and Sunnyside by Joanna Murray-Smith. He also reflects upon the way that certain kinds of stories have changed or embedded themselves in the suburbs of Melbourne. Language warning.