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“For a while Australians were desperately trying to be cosmopolitan. I think it is a pointless exercise. Australian novels are those rooted in Australia, with Australian landscapes and colours. My work has always had bits of Western Australia in it. It is always here. The world comes to us.”

Quote by Tim Winton

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Tim Winton is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his vivid portrayal of Australian rural life. His works often explore themes of family, friendship, and growth, and have won him a wide readership. more

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