Nigel Krauth
Encyclopedia
Nigel Krauth is an Australian novelist and academic. He is currently Associate Professor at Griffith University
teaching creative writing. He has published four novels and co-authored a number of young adult works.
, NSW. He did a research master's at the Australian National University
in 1972 and received his Ph.D. from the University of Queensland
in 1983. He taught at the University of Papua New Guinea
, Mitchell CAE (now Charles Sturt University
), and Southern Cross University
, before his appointment at the Gold Coast CAE (which is now Griffith University).
Nigel Krauth has won several awards, including the Vogel Award
(co-winner, 1982) for Matilda My Darling (pre-publication title: The Jolly Swagman Affair) and the Christina Stead Award (1991) for JF Was Here. Krauth has also judged several book awards including the "Best Fiction Book, Queensland Premier's Literary Awards" since 2002 and the "Josephine Ulrick Literature Prize" since 2004. Besides long fiction he has also written stories, plays, reviews and essays.
He has edited several books and currently edits a scholarly journal, TEXT: Journal of Writing and Writing Courses which he co-founded with Tess Brady
.
Brisbane
's Albert Street Literary Trail features a plaque recording his novel, Matilda, My Darling (corner of Albert and Elizabeth Streets).
Krauth prose on the web:
Griffith University
Griffith University is a public, coeducational, research university located in the southeastern region of the Australian state of Queensland. The university has five satellite campuses located in the Gold Coast, Logan City and in the Brisbane suburbs of Mount Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank. Current...
teaching creative writing. He has published four novels and co-authored a number of young adult works.
Biography
Krauth was born in Cremorne, New South Wales. He studied at the University of NewcastleUniversity of Newcastle, Australia
The University of Newcastle is an Australian public university that was established in 1965. The University's main and largest campus is located in Callaghan, a suburb of Newcastle in New South Wales...
, NSW. He did a research master's at the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
in 1972 and received his Ph.D. from the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
in 1983. He taught at the University of Papua New Guinea
University of Papua New Guinea
The University of Papua New Guinea was established by ordinance of the Australian administration in 1965. This followed the Currie Commission which had enquired into higher education in Papua New Guinea...
, Mitchell CAE (now Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus university located in New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. It has campuses at Bathurst, Canberra, Albury-Wodonga, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Burlington, Ontario...
), and Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a university based on the North and Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is a regional University with more than 14,000 students. The University's primary campus is in Lismore, with other campuses located at Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads.The University is...
, before his appointment at the Gold Coast CAE (which is now Griffith University).
Nigel Krauth has won several awards, including the Vogel Award
The Australian/Vogel Literary Award
The Australian/Vogel Literary Award is an Australian literary award for unpublished manuscripts by writers under the age of 35. The prize money, currently A$20,000, is the richest and most prestigious award for an unpublished manuscript in Australia...
(co-winner, 1982) for Matilda My Darling (pre-publication title: The Jolly Swagman Affair) and the Christina Stead Award (1991) for JF Was Here. Krauth has also judged several book awards including the "Best Fiction Book, Queensland Premier's Literary Awards" since 2002 and the "Josephine Ulrick Literature Prize" since 2004. Besides long fiction he has also written stories, plays, reviews and essays.
He has edited several books and currently edits a scholarly journal, TEXT: Journal of Writing and Writing Courses which he co-founded with Tess Brady
Tess Brady
Tess Brady is a writer and interviewer/presenter. She is currently the Artistic Director for Clunes Back to Booktown.-Biography:Brady was born in Adelaide, South Australia. She studied at the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, Exeter University, and Deakin University...
.
Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
's Albert Street Literary Trail features a plaque recording his novel, Matilda, My Darling (corner of Albert and Elizabeth Streets).
Novels
- Matilda, My Darling, Allen & Unwin, 1983, ISBN 0868614580
- The Bathing-Machine Called the Twentieth Century, Allen & Unwin, 1988, ISBN 0043202217
- JF Was Here, Allen & Unwin, 1992, ISBN 0044422830
- Freedom Highway, Allen & Unwin, 1999, ISBN 1864489898
External links
- The Nigel Krauth web site.
- The Text Journal web site.
Krauth prose on the web:
- Scratch the Surface - Nude Queensland (Griffith Review)
- A Ticket to Albany (TEXT Journal)
- The story in my foot: writing and the body (TEXT Journal) -- thoughts on writing for writers.