His Natural LifeUniversity of Queensland Press, 2001 - 686 páginas Critical edition of a classic Australian convict novel, first published in the 1870s. It restores the original version, as revised by Clarke for the first book edition, published in 1874. It includes an introduction, a record of variants in later editions and a comparison with the much longer Australian Journal serialization of 1870-72. There are accompanying essays on the historical basis of the novel by Michael Roe and its adaptation to stage and screen by Elizabeth Webby. Also includes textual notes, explanatory notes and maps. Published simultaneously in hardcover and paperback. Clarke (1846-81) made his name as a journalist before joining the staff of the Public Library of Victoria, serving first as secretary to the trustees, then as sub-librarian. His other novels include 'Long Odds', serialised in the Colonial Monthly (1868-69) and published in book form in 1869. Stuart is a Research Associate of the School of Social and Political Enquiry, Faculty of Arts, Monash University. |
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... close at the giant's heels , flung himself upon the nearest soldier , and grasping his wrist , struggled for the cutlass . A brawny , bull - necked fellow next him dashed his clenched fist in the soldier's face , and the man , maddened ...
... close at the giant's heels , flung himself upon the nearest soldier , and grasping his wrist , struggled for the cutlass . A brawny , bull - necked fellow next him dashed his clenched fist in the soldier's face , and the man , maddened ...
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... close . About dawn the next morning Mr. North - who , amongst other vagaries not approved of by his bishop , had a habit of prowling about the prison at unofficial hours — was attracted by a dispute at the door of the dormitory ...
... close . About dawn the next morning Mr. North - who , amongst other vagaries not approved of by his bishop , had a habit of prowling about the prison at unofficial hours — was attracted by a dispute at the door of the dormitory ...
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... close beneath the building . There are two gaols , the old and the new . The old gaol stands near the sea , close to the landing- place . Outside it , at the door , is the Gallows . I touched it as I passed in . This engine is the first ...
... close beneath the building . There are two gaols , the old and the new . The old gaol stands near the sea , close to the landing- place . Outside it , at the door , is the Gallows . I touched it as I passed in . This engine is the first ...
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General Editors Foreword | vii |
List of Abbreviations | xvii |
HIS NATURAL LIFE | lviii |
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