Sex and the Sydney context of Michael Wilding's early fiction

Abstract

Since his arrival in Australia in 1963 Michael Wilding has been extremely active in academia, publishing and the writing of fiction. He has been industrious and prolific in all spheres. During the 1960s and 1970s he held a central position in the intellectual and cultural life of Sydney. He was a significant figure who produced a significant body of work. He is still very active in publishing and the writing of fiction. Despite this, Michael Wilding is a figure who has been marginalized and largely ignored. This thesis strives to redress this situation, focusing on the context, content and impact of some of Wilding's early fiction: Aspects of the Dying Process, Living Together and Scenic Drive.

Date of Award	2009
Original language	English