Andrew Riemer

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Andrew Riemer (29 February 1936 – 5 June 2020)[1] was an Australian literary critic and author, for three decades the book reviewer of the Sydney Morning Herald.[2][3] Born in Budapest, he moved to Sydney at age 11. He lectured in English at the University of Sydney and later won widespread recognition for his non-fiction and literary criticism, including the Pascall Prize for critical writing in 1999.[4][5]

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  1. ^ "Andrew Peter Riemer – Death Notice". The Sydney Morning Herald. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. ^ Kembrey, Melanie (8 June 2020). "'One of the best': book reviewer, academic and author Andrew Riemer dies". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  3. ^ Wyndham, Susan (12 June 2020). "Admired academic and author became Herald's chief book reviewer". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Andrew Riemer". Melbourne University Publishing. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  5. ^ "A. P. Riemer | AustLit: Discover Australian Stories". www.austlit.edu.au. Retrieved 19 September 2021.