David Malouf, one of Australia’s most important writers and a towering figure of world literature, has died in Queensland at the age of 92, after a lifetime devoted to poetry, fiction, essays and opera. Today’s episode of Obituary Today remembers the life and work of David George Joseph Malouf – novelist, poet, essayist, librettist and, for many, a national treasure. 

 

 

David Malouf, one of Australia&rsquo;s most important writers and a towering figure of world literature, has died in Queensland at the age of 92, after a lifetime devoted to poetry, fiction, essays and opera. Today&rsquo;s episode of Obituary Today remembers the life and work of David George Joseph Malouf &ndash; novelist, poet, essayist, librettist and, for many, a national treasure.&nbsp;
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Obituary Today remembers remarkable lives in rich, cinematic detail—one story at a time. Each episode is a crafted audio obituary, blending biography, cultural context, and reflection to explore why a person’s life—and death—mattered.

Obituary Today remembers remarkable lives in rich, cinematic detail&mdash;one story at a time. Each episode is a crafted audio obituary, blending biography, cultural context, and reflection to explore why a person&rsquo;s life&mdash;and death&mdash;mattered.