Ruth Park
Rosina Ruth Lucia Park AM (24 August 1917 – 14 December 2010) was a New Zealand–born Australian author. Her best known works are the novels The Harp in the South (1948) and Playing Beatie Bow (1980), and the children's radio serial The Muddle-Headed Wombat (1951–1970), which also spawned a book series (1962–1982).
Ruth Park | |
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Ruth Park, ca. 1942 | |
| Born | Rosina Ruth Lucia Park 24 August 1917 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 December 2010 (aged 93) Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Author, novelist |
| Language | English |
| Notable works | The Harp in the South Playing Beatie Bow The Muddle-Headed Wombat |
| Notable awards | Miles Franklin Award (1977) |
| Spouse | D'Arcy Niland |
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