Theory & Practice

Winner of the Stella Prize and longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award, Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser weaves a captivating exploration of desire, jealousy, and the boundaries of fiction. Set in bohemian Melbourne, it follows a young woman researching Virginia Woolf who becomes involved with a charismatic artist, amid her own personal and artistic upheaval. Through a blend of fiction, essay, and memoir, the book challenges and expands traditional notions of storytelling, offering a bold meditation on life, art, and the crossing of boundaries.