Memoir dare me 2
Gerald Glaskin 1923 2000 pushed the boundaries of acceptability in what he wrote and how he wrote it His 20 major publications novels short stories travelogues memoirs plays and tackled such taboo subjects as homosexuality incest and parapsychology In the aftermath of World War II Glaskin challenged white Australians to re examine their attitudes toward Asians and Aboriginal people and his 1965 novel No End to the Way initially banned in his home country was groundbreaking in its frank and honest portrayal of a homosexual relationship Outside Australia Glaskin s books were translated into multiple languages and garnered praise from critics and readers alike He was hailed as the ace of Australian story tellers Yet in his home country he was and remains a virtual nonentity Why did Australia turn its back on Glaskin Was it due to his delight in provoking people Was it because of his audacious belligerent and at times overbearing manner Was he a victim of his country s tall poppy syndrome or of a provincial publishing industry This insightful biography probes the life and work of one of Australia s most neglected writers and in so doing gives Gerald Glaskin his proper due Never heard of him that s the most common reaction when I mention Gerry Glaskin. Dare me edit Critically important reading for students of Glaskin s workstrongly recommended for academic library Gay Lesbian Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists Midwest Book Review Library Bookwatch Biography Shelf June 2014 Vividly presented in the many circumstances of a warring but productive life Glaskin has well merited Burbidge s entertaining and scrupulous attention The Australian June 21 2014 Dare Me The Life and Work of Gerald Glaskin
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Dare me cast That is the question driving John Burbidge s revealing yet compassionate biography Jeremy Fisher Australian Book Review on line Issue 117 June July 2014 impressively detailed
