Always Almost Modern

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The essays delve into the intricate relationship between Australian culture and 20th-century modernity, questioning whether it was inherently modern or perpetually lagging. David Carter explores how Australian writers, artists, editors, and consumers navigated social and political crises while grappling with the influences of modernism. Through this examination, the work highlights the unique challenges and responses within Australian cultural identity in the context of global modernity.