SYMPOSIUM - Australian Literary Futures, 1 Aug, 2009 [01.07.2009]
Australian Literary Futures
What is the state of Australian literature in the 21st century? Is it really in crisis?
To celebrate the publication of the keenly-awaited Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature, this symposium takes the temperature of our literary culture. A distinguished panel takes the stand to debate the condition of Australian writing: among authors and the reading public, and in our schools and universities.
Date: Saturday 1 August
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Venue: Dixson Room, Mitchell Wing
State Library of NSW
Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost: $25
$15 (Friends, Members of ASAL & PEN, Students)
Morning tea served.
Bookings essential!
Phone: (02) 9273 1770
Email: bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au
www.sl.nsw.gov.au
The event program and list of speakers can be downloaded below.
