Xavier Herbert
Australian writer (1901-1984) · Australia · On the map · Writers · Died at 83
Xavier Herbert was an Australian writer best known for his Miles Franklin Award-winning novel Poor Fellow My Country (1975). He was considered one of the elder statesmen of Australian literature. He is also known for short story collections and his autobiography Disturbing Element.
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Australia
Category
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Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1984 · aged 83
The same award as Xavier
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Michelle de KretserBoth received Miles Franklin Literary AwardElizabeth JolleyBoth received Miles Franklin Literary AwardThea AstleyBoth received Miles Franklin Literary AwardChristopher KochBoth received Miles Franklin Literary AwardMurray BailBoth received Miles Franklin Literary Award