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Peter Goldsworthy

Peter Goldsworthy was born October 12, 1951, in Minlaton, South Australia. He grew up in various country towns in Australia, finishing his schooling in Darwin, and then attending the University of Adelaide for medicine. After graduating in 1974, he began working in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. He now splits his time between general practice and writing.

Goldsworthy published his first book, Maestro, in 1989. He has published six other novels: Magpie (1992), Honk If You are Jesus (1992), ...

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Peter Goldsworthy Essays

Maestro

Peter Goldsworthy’s Maestro is essentially a Bildungsroman, in that it follows Paul on his journey from child to adult, and from childishness to maturity. As with all stories of growth and development, Maestro’s focus is often upon Paul’s...