How Does Thomas Kneally Influence Australia

Over 50 years ago Thomas Keneally wrote his first novel, ‘The Place at Whitton’. Since that time he has written 35 novels, 18 non fiction books, 5 screenplays and 5 plays. He has been shortlisted for the Miles Franklin award five times and won it twice. His books have been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize four times and he has won it once. He has won the Prime Ministers Literary Award, the New South Wales Premiers Literary Award and the LA Times Book of the year. He is an Officer for the Order of Australia.

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to tonight’s 63rd Annual Literary Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. My name is Henry Waller and I am Chairman of the Literary Hall of Fame. Tonight, I would like to tell you why internationally renowned Australian author, Thomas Keneally, is a worthy author to be inducted into the Literary Hall of Fame.

Here are just some of the reasons why. First, Mr. Keneally’s novels deal with classic themes in new ways. His books choose sides in the fight between good and evil, or explore the problem of a person having to choose right or wrong. Second, his novels leave a lasting impact on his readers and they are enjoyable and entertaining. Third, Mr. …show more content…
Thomas Keneally’s books are universally praised by critics and are admired by readers throughout the world. He has influenced many writers around the world, including the Booker Prize winning authors of Richard Flanagan and Peter Carey. Richard Flanagan recently said, “In Tom Keneally, we have the first professional literary writer in our history who sustained himself for a lifetime from his writings.” In my opinion Mr. Thomas Keneally is worthy to be inducted into the Literary Hall of Fame. He will be remembered for the countless stories that made people think, the many award winning books he has written, and he will continue to be read for a long