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Nicholas Edward Cave, known widely by his stage name Nick Cave, is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer and occasional film actor. Born on September 22, , in Warracknabeal, a small rural town in the state of Victoria, Australia, Cave's journey into music began in the s with the formation of The Boys Next Door, later renamed The Birthday Party. This band was a pioneer of post-punk music, setting the groundwork for Cave's enduring influence on rock music. Cave's transition to The Bad Seeds marked a shift in his musical direction, presenting an opportunity to explore different genres. The group was conceived in featuring a diverse line-up of musicians, with Cave as the primary lyricist. His lyrics often revolve around themes of love, death, religion and violence, narrated through his rich baritone voice. Over the decades, Cave and The Bad Seeds have released numerous critically acclaimed albums including Tender Prey, Let Love In, and Murder Ballads, showcasing their ability to meld various styles from blues, gothic rock, to post-punk. In addition to his music career, Cave has delved into other artistic avenues. He published his debut novel And the A**
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Internationally Acclaimed Authors
Australia is home to some of the world’s most talented authors. Many Australian writers have gained readers and critical acclaim overseas for years &#; and there is also a new generation of Australian writers who are now achieving well-deserved international recognition. Here we showcase just a small collection of well-recognised Australian authors on the international stage.
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Author of Bliss
Peter Carey
Peter Carey was born in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, and now lives in New York. He is the author of fourteen novels (including one for children), two volumes of short stories, and two books on travel. Amongst other prizes, Carey has won the Booke
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Alexis Wright
Alexis Wright, född 25 november inom småstaden Cloncurry i Queensland, är enstaka australisk författare och förespråkare för aboriginernas landrättigheter.[1][2] denna tillhör Waanyifolket, som äger sitt sektor i högländerna söder ifall Carpentariaviken inom Queensland samt Northern Territory.
Alexis Wrights far – som fanns vit boskapsuppfödare – dog när denna var fem år, samt hon samt en systra växte upp i Cloncurry med mor och mormor under fattiga omständigheter. denna lärde sig om Waanyifolkets historia samt kultur från sin mormor.[2]
Alexis Weight äger gett ut fyra romaner, en biografi och flera faktaböcker. denna debuterade tillsammans romanen Plains of Promise. Hon fanns – professor i australisk litteratur vid University of Melbourne.[3][4] denna är () professor inom kreativt skrivande på Western Sydney University.[5][4]
Hon studerade "professional and creative writing" vid Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,[6] var hon blev hedersdoktor.[7]
Hon besitter fått dem australiska bokutmärkelserna Miles Franklin Award ( för romanen Carpentaria samt för Praiseworthy) och Stella Prize ( för Tracker och på grund av Praiseworthy).