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Theory & Practice 2024
Theory & Practice is a 2024 novel written by Australian author Michelle de Kretser. Set in 1986, the story follows a Sri Lankan-born woman pursuing postgraduate studies on Virginia Woolf at the University of Melbourne. The novel, labeled as a coming-of-age story, examines feminism, race, and the conflict between literary theory and practice. It garnered favorable reviews. In 2025, it was awarded the Stella Prize and the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Fiction. It also received nominations for the Victorian Premier's Prize for Fiction and the Barbara Jefferis Award.
Details
- Publisher
- Text Publishing
- ISBN
- 9781923058149
- Pages
- 192
