Christina Stead
Christina Stead | |
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Christina Stead in 1938 | |
| Born | Christina Ellen Stead 17 July 1902 Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 31 March 1983 (aged 80) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Language | English |
| Years active | 1921-1983 |
| Notable works | The Man Who Loved Children |
| Notable awards | Patrick White Award |
Christina Stead (17 July 1902 – 31 March 1983) was an Australian novelist and short-story writer acclaimed for her satirical wit and penetrating psychological characterisations. Christina Stead was a committed Marxist, although she was never a member of the Communist Party. She spent much of her life outside Australia, although she returned before her death.