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Glenda Adams


Born
in Ryde, Australia
December 30, 1939

Died
July 11, 2007


Glenda Emilie Adams (née Felton; 30 December 1939 – 11 July 2007) was an Australian novelist and short story writer, probably best known as the winner of the 1987 Miles Franklin Award for Dancing on Coral. She was a teacher of creative writing, and helped develop writing programs.

Adams' work is found in her own books and short story collections, in numerous short story anthologies, and in journals and magazines.Her essays, stories and articles have been published in, among other magazines, Meanjin, The New York Times Book Review, Panorama, Quadrant, Southerly, Westerly, The Sydney Morning Herald, The (London) Observer and The Village Voice. ...more

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Average rating: 3.23 · 186 ratings · 24 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors
Dancing On Coral
3.12 avg rating — 90 ratings — published 1987 — 7 editions
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Longleg
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The Hottest Night of the Ce...
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The Tempest of Clemenza
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Games of the Strong
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Lies and Stories
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Dancing on Coral
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