Australian writers celebrate David Malouf - friend, mentor, inspiration
Apr 30, 2026•55 min
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Episode description
David Malouf, who died last week at 92, was a hugely influential figure in Australian culture. A novelist, poet, teacher, arts advisor and board member, 'Boyer lecturer, and enormously generous mentor to many other writers. His friends and peers pay tribute.
Guests:
- Peter Goldsworthy, Adelaide-based poet
- Nicholas Jose, Adelaide-based novelist
- Kate Grenville, Melbourne-based novelist
- Omar Sakr, western Sydney-based poet
The one David Malouf book our guests would recommend reading
Kate Grenville: Johnno
Omar Sakr: An Open Book
Nicholas Jose: 12 Edmonstone Street
Peter Goldsworthy: Ransom
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