Vivian Smith

Dr Vivian Smith

  • Post Nominals: FAHA
  • Fellow Type: Fellow
  • Elected to the Academy: 1998
  • Section(s): English

Biography

Vivian Smith, Australian poet, writer and academic, taught for many years in the Department of English at the University of Sydney (Reader 1982-96; retired 1996). His various literary awards include the New South Wales Premier’s Prize (the Kenneth Slessor Prize) for Poetry (1983) and the Patrick White Literary Award (1997).

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.