Donald Horne: A Life in the Lucky Country: by Ryan Cropp, La Trobe University Press in conjunction with Black Inc., Collingwood, 2023, 374 pp., $37.99 (paperback), ISBN 9781760641375.

"Donald Horne: A Life in the Lucky Country" by Ryan Cropp is a biography that explores the life and work of Donald Horne, an influential Australian writer and intellectual. The book examines Horne's writings, including his famous book "The Lucky Country," and how they were received by his contemporaries. It also delves into Horne's diverse career as a journalist, novelist, diplomat, newspaper editor, and academic. The biography provides a detailed and insightful look into Horne's intellectual journey and his impact on Australian intellectual and cultural currents. [Extracted from the article]