Michelle de Kretser

Michelle de Kretser is an award-winning Australian author known for her novels such as 'The Lost Dog' and 'Questions of Travel'. Her works often explore themes of travel, migration, and the complexities of human relationships.

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  1. 1. Questions Of Travel

    Set against the backdrop of a rapidly globalizing world, this novel intricately weaves the lives of two disparate characters: Laura, an Australian woman who finds solace in the allure of travel, and Ravi, a Sri Lankan refugee seeking safety and belonging. As their paths cross in Sydney, the narrative explores themes of displacement, identity, and the contrasting desires for adventure and home. Through vivid storytelling and rich character development, the book delves into the complexities of modern travel, the impact of technology, and the universal quest for meaning and connection in an ever-changing world.

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  2. 2. Theory & Practice

    In late-1980s Melbourne, a first-generation Sri Lankan woman looks back on her graduate-student years as she copes with a painful breakup and a new attraction to Kit, who is in a complicated relationship with Olivia. Wrestling with jealousy, feminist principles and her admiration for Virginia Woolf, she confronts how personal desires can conflict with political and moral beliefs. The novel blends fiction and essay to quietly explore identity, longing and ethical ambiguity.

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