Author: Armstrong, Judith.
Title: The Christesen Romance.
Description: Melbourne Melbourne University Press (MUP), 1996. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, minor edgewear. 225 pp. Judith Armstrong relates the story of an extraordinary couple, both of whom have made a unique contribution to Australia's culture and literature. Nina Christesen pioneered Russian language and literature studies during the Cold War, and husband Clem Christesen was the founding editor of the literary magazine 'Meanjin'. A captivating account in which the history of the Christesen's public achievements is interwoven with the story of their private joys, self-doubts and sorrows. ISBN: 0522847315

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