From reimagined Greek and Roman classics to the exploration of identity and morality in the suburbs and landscapes of Australia, David Malouf successfully merged his passion for literature, language and imagination with his connection to home to become one of Australia’s most celebrated writers.
Malouf, who has died aged 92, wrote of characters who transcended time and place. His novels explored ideas of identity and post-colonialism, but also broader themes – life and death, liberty and conflict, virtue and vice – and the interaction of these opposing forces in creating tension and temptation.
