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Summary

Explore the prolific career of Peter Corris, the godfather of contemporary Australian crime writing, and his impact on the genre. Discover his key works, influences, and legacy in shaping Australian noir and the character of Cliff Hardy.

Key Topics

  • Peter Corris's influence on Australian crime fiction
  • The significance of Cliff Hardy in Australian noir
  • Corris's literary influences, especially Raymond Chandler
  • The evolution of Corris's writing style over his career
  • The impact of Australian landscape and society on his novels

Key Frameworks

  • Australian noir
  • Sydney as a character in crime fiction

Chapters

  • The Legacy of Peter Corris
  • Exploring Key Works of Peter Corris
  • The Evolution of Cliff Hardy
  • Themes in Corris's Writing
  • The Influence of Australian Landscape
  • Looking Ahead: Future Conversations

More on Peter Corris

Find Peter Corris books on Booktopia

Peter Corris documentary on YouTube

In Competition podcast (Jim and Sean)
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-competition/id1724684222

Booktopia Affiliate Program

The Kill City Podcast is a part of the Booktopia Affiliate Program, meaning that when you purchase a book from Booktopia using one of the above the links, we get a small commission. Or as they'd say in the crime world, a kick back! 

At the Kill City Podcast we love celebrating and promoting the work of Australian writers, publishers and bookstores, and we hope you do too.

Disclaimer

The episode transcripts are auto-generated, and while all efforts are made to ensure their accuracy, there may be some instance of incorrect spelling and/or errors in the accuracy.

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Kill CityBy Leigh Dillon & Helen M