Firestarters - Australia's Women Writers
Firestarters explores the vibrant newspaper writing of Australian women from the first 150 years of the colonial period. These women’s stories, novels, poetry, and articles were published in newspapers across the country, shaping a rich and diverse literary culture. But where is that legacy now? Why are their names missing from our literary histories? Hosted by Francie Finn, Firestarters follows the trail of these forgotten writers, uncovering their work and examining how women’s literary contributions in Australia were sidelined. Blending archival discoveries with contemporary readings, and expert commentary, the series invites listeners to rediscover these voices and reconsider the narratives we’ve inherited.
Episodes
In the final episode of Firestarters, 'Opening the gates', Francie talks about a community of Australian women writers from the 1920s and 30s who supported and encouraged each other in their writing. She explores their sometimes radical political views, the daily grind of domestic duties that impeded their output, and their genuine desire to make visible the everyday circumstances of the lives of Australian women.
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In Episode 2 'Idle Scribblings', Francie discusses the obstacles Australian women writers of the late 1800s faced to being recognised as serious contributors to Australia's literary scene. She introduces a host of writers worthy of further investigation and talks to the women behind AustralianWomenWriters.com who share their tips for uncovering some of this overlooked work.
Australian Women Writers website: www.AustralianWomenWrite...
In this first episode of Firestarters - rescuing Australian women's newspaper writing from the kindling pile, Francie dives into the submerged heritage of women writers in Australia.
Francie begins by outlining the history of women writers in Australia, and speaks to the two women behind the online archives at Australian Women Writers.
Australian Women Writers website: www.AustralianWomenWriters.com
WikiProject Women in...
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