The University of Sydney Anthology is an annual publication that showcases the creative works of staff, students and alumni of the University of Sydney. It is a yearly project run by students of the postgraduate publishing degree. Each anthology features a foreword written by a renowned literary figure and is a great opportunity to get published and contribute to a discussion and creative exploration of important issues of our times.
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A return to one’s childhood home unearths lost memories. A family spends an evening together listening to Grandma’s stories about their faraway homeland. A mother dreams about a daughter she’s never met. A piece of lace blurs the line between past, present and future.
A Little Better Elsewhere is a poignant anthology that grapples with the complexities of nostalgia. From intimate reflections on childhood innocence to powerful depictions of grief, love and change, this collection of short stories, essays and poetry celebrates the diverse insights of Australia’s emerging writers.
With a foreword written by Sarah Ayoub, A Little Better Elsewhere weaves together experiences of joy, longing, sadness and comfort, challenging us to consider whether nostalgia helps us make peace with the past or keeps us trapped in its shadow.
They can be within any genre as long as they contain a reference in any way to the given theme.
They can be any form of writing: travel, essay, diary, etc. as long as they contain a reference to the given theme.
They can be in whatever genre or style as long as they contain a reference to the given theme.
The University of Sydney Anthology is an annual publication that showcases
the creative works of staff, students and alumni of the University of Sydney.
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Contact our team at anthology@sydney.edu.au
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