Jill Kitson (1939–2013) had a long and distinguished career as a writer, editor, literary journalist, book reviewer and broadcaster. Mem Gilchrist and Susan Lever’s tribute to Jill was published in the Sydney Morning Herald. ABC Radio National’s survey of Jill’s career, presented by Inside Story contributing editor Peter Mares, can be heard here.
Books & arts
Winner take nothing
Jill Kitson
20 July 2012
Jill Kitson reviews a new account of Barack Obama’s formative years
Books & arts
Hell in a handcart
Jill Kitson
13 May 2011
Jill Kitson on Mad Men and The Great Gatsby
Books & arts
The most independent woman in the world
Jill Kitson
27 October 2010
Best known as Samuel Johnson’s confidante, Hester Thrale was also a prolific and fearless writer
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