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Research seminar  
Presented by:
Ricci-Jane Adams
Title:
Magical realism in Australian Theatre – Inheritors of the Dead Heart
Date & Time:
17/8/2005   4.30 – 6pm
Venue:
Multi-Function Room, SGS
Description:
  

Magical realism in Australian Theatre – Inheritors of the Dead Heart

This paper explores the incidences of magical realism in Melbourne playwright, Ben Ellis’ play Falling Petals, as a strategy by which to investigate the cultural myths of national identity. I employ magical realism as a methodology in this analysis to reveal how magical realism is an invaluable tool in the exploration of cultural, political and
historical identity and has long been employed by writers from postcolonial
nations for that purpose.
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