Australian Literature

A Voice of Our Own

    Australian Literature

    The Story of One of Australia's Finest Writers

    Elizabeth Harrower by Susan Wyndham

    In this definitive biography, renowned journalist and writer Susan Wyndham grapples with the elusive Harrower. She immerses us in the author’s tumultuous family, her complex friendships with Patrick White, Christina Stead, Kylie Tennant and Shirley Hazzard, and her timeless probing of the human spirit in five remarkable novels.

    Elizabeth Harrower

    Prize Winners

    Get To Know Australian Literature

    2025 Stella Prize Winner

    Theory & Practice

    Theory & Practice is a mesmerising account of desire and jealousy, truth and shame. It makes and unmakes fiction as we read, expanding our notion of what a novel can contain.

    Michelle de Kretser, one of Australia’s most celebrated writers, bends fiction, essay and memoir into exhilarating new shapes to uncover what happens when life smashes through the boundaries of art.

    10 Newly Published Literary Titles

    Welcome to The Nile's Australian Literature page, your definitive source for the finest literary works from our own backyard. Our collection is a vibrant showcase of Australia's unique and diverse narrative voice, featuring everything from contemporary bestsellers to timeless classics that have shaped our nation's literary landscape.

    Explore works by some of Australia's most celebrated authors, including Miles Franklin, Patrick White, and contemporary stars like Tara June Winch and Michelle de Kretser. Our curated selection includes recipients of prestigious literary awards such as the Miles Franklin Award and the Stella Prize, ensuring you have access to the highest calibre of Australian writing. Whether you're seeking insightful narratives from Indigenous authors, a classic novel to study, or the latest compelling fiction from an emerging voice, our page offers a comprehensive journey through the heart of Australian storytelling. We're proud to bring these powerful and distinctly Australian voices to readers across the country, making it easier than ever to connect with the books that tell our story.