1888 in Australian literature

This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 1888.

List of years in literature (table)
In poetry
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891

For an overview of world literature see 1888 in literature.

See also: 1887 in Australian literature, 1888 in Australia, 1889 in Australian literature.

Events

  • Angus & Robertson publish their first book, A Crown of Wattle, a collection of poetry by H. Peden Steel (unknown date)

Books

  • Rolf BoldrewoodA Sydney-Side Saxon
  • Ada CambridgeA Woman's Friendship
  • Edmund FinnA Priest's Secret : Under Seal of Confession
  • Fergus HumeMadame Midas : A Realistic and Sensational Story of Australian Mining Life
  • Hume NisbetThe Land of the Hibiscus Blossom : A Yarn of the Papuan Gulf
  • Rosa Praed
    • The Ladies' Gallery : A Novel with Justin McCarthy
    • The Rebel Rose : A Novel with Justin McCarthy
    • The Soul of Countess Adrian : A Romance

Poetry

Short stories

Non-fiction

  • Ernest FavencThe History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888

Births

A list, ordered by date of birth (and, if the date is either unspecified or repeated, ordered alphabetically by surname) of births in 1888 of Australian literary figures, authors of written works or literature-related individuals follows, including year of death.

  • 18 March — Pat Hanna, dramatist (died 1973)

Unknown date

  • Grace Ethel Martyr, poet (d. 1934)

Deaths

A list, ordered by date of death (and, if the date is either unspecified or repeated, ordered alphabetically by surname) of deaths in 1888 of Australian literary figures, authors of written works or literature-related individuals follows, including year of birth.

See also

References

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