Clare Wright

"Modern women like to think we invented the idea of balancing work and family but women have always done it."

Dr Clare Wright is an award-winning historian and author who has worked as an academic, political speechwriter, historical consultant and radio and television broadcaster. Her book, The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka, won the 2014 Stella Prize and the 2014 NIB Award for Literature and was shortlisted for many other awards.Clare has worked as a political speechwriter, university lecturer, historical consultant and as a broadcaster in both radio and television. She was the Executive Officer of the History Council of Victoria from 2003-2004

What genre does Clare Wright write in?

She writes non-fiction history, with a strong focus on Australian history and women’s history.

What are Clare Wright's most notable books?

Notable titles include The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka (Stella Prize 2014 winner) and You Daughters of Freedom: Australians Who Won the Vote and Inspired the World.

Where should I start if I want to read her work?

Start with The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka if you want her award-winning history writing, or You Daughters of Freedom if you are especially interested in women’s suffrage and Australian political history.

Are Clare Wright's books part of a series or standalone?

Her books are standalone non-fiction works rather than entries in a series.

What themes does she commonly explore in her writing?

She frequently explores Australian political and social history, activism and protest, and the role of women in public life, including suffrage and related movements.