Little Books On Big Themes
On Passion: Little Books On Big Themes
$19.99 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
A wonderful, ultimately joyous, insight into the creative life of one of our best loved poets.
In On Passion celebrated Australian poet Dorothy Porter delves headfirst into the passions, both literary and earthly. We dis... Buy or find out more →
On Beauty
$19.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
In On Beauty Susan Johnson explores the role of beauty in our lives, and in her life in particular: ‘Sometimes I think my whole life has been one long search for beauty. I am Australian and as such I should be embarrasse... Buy or find out more →
On Humbug
$19.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
With his trademark eloquence and humour, Robert Dessaix, one of Australia's eminent writers, tackles humbug in the modern world—the tide of mumbo jumbo where words fall short of what they mean and motivations are not alw... Buy or find out more →
On Privilege
$7.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
Julian Burnside's grandparents lived in a world of handsome cars, elegant tennis parties and coiffed women. As a five year old, he saw privilege before he heard the word or learned its meaning. In this powerful broadside... Buy or find out more →
On Doubt
$19.99 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
When society seems to demand confidence and certainty, how much courage does it take to admit doubt, especially self-doubt? In this personal essay, one of Australia's most respected journalists argues in favour of a doub... Buy or find out more →
On Resilience
$19.99 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
Elisabeth Wynhausen tells the story of an extraordinary inspirational character and reflects on the mysterious quality that is resilience. A humorous, irreverent essay that arrives at contentment and joy. Buy or find out more →
On Indignation
$7.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
MUP’s new series Little Books on Big Themes pairs leading Australian thinkers and cultural figures with some of the big themes in life: rage, experience, longing and ecstasy. Each author’s 10,000-word take on a chosen th... Buy or find out more →
On Digestion
$19.99 – Hardcover book / Pan Macmillan
MUP’s new series Little Books on Big Themes pairs leading Australian thinkers and cultural figures with some of the big themes in life: rage, experience, longing and ecstasy. Each author’s 10,000-word take on a chosen th... Buy or find out more →
On Luck
$19.99 – Hardcover book / Pan Macmillan
MUP’s new series Little Books on Big Themes pairs leading Australian thinkers and cultural figures with some of the big themes in life: rage, experience, longing and ecstasy. Each author’s 10,000-word take on a chosen th... Buy or find out more →
On Obsession
$19.99 – Hardcover book / Pan Macmillan
MUP’s new series Little Books on Big Themes pairs leading Australian thinkers and cultural figures with some of the big themes in life: rage, experience, longing and ecstasy. Each author’s 10,000-word take on a chosen th... Buy or find out more →
On Longing
$19.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
Blanche d'Alpuget's intimate and revealing meditation on longing examines the creative tension between writing and love. This moving tribute to her muse will surprise and touch readers.
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On Experience
$7.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
In this beautifully written, eloquent piece, David Malouf explores the connections between writing and the imagination and offers wonderful insights into his own experiences of the writer's life.
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On Ecstasy
$19.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
In this vivid, biographical piece, provocative director Barrie Kosky explores the feelings of intense joy and delight, as well as the power and terror, that is ecstasy.
MUP's new series Little Books on Big Themes pairs l... Buy or find out more →
On Rage
$7.95 – Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press
Germaine Greer's passionate and powerfully worded essay about Aboriginal rage is a provocation that will cause heated and intense debate.
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