"An engagingly readable, entertaining yet scholarly survey of the Australian war mythology. An adventurous, but meticulous study ...this is a book that bayonets a too-long-held myth." - "Judges' Report, 1988 Age "Book of the Year"" "...the most incisive, comprehensive and controversial account so far to appear of Australian literature of war ...carries out a neglected task of literary and cultural history." - Peter Pierce "Age" "...a brave argument and a brave book ...a beautifully written book ...you'll never feel quite the same about Anzac or Gallipoli again." - Judith Smart "Victorian Historical Journal" "Gerster's central heresy ...deserves to be taken very seriously indeed. The book should be bought at the shop rather than burned at the stake." - Mark Thomas "Canberra Times" "Dr Robin Gerster lectures in English at Monash University. He is the co-author of "Seizures of youth: the sixties and Australia" (Hyland House), and has been published widely in Australian journals and newspapers.".

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Presents a collection of word and image games developed by surrealists.

Product Description: The Surrealist movement that arose in Europe in the early 1900s used playful procedures and systematic stratagems to create provocative works and challenge the conventions of art, literature, and society. They conducted their experiments through art and polemic, manifesto and demonstration, love and politics...read more

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