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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... face of the affrighted Sylvia , and then turned to Frere . There could be no mistaking the mute appeal of those eloquent eyes . " Yes , I'll take care of her , " said Frere . Bates smiled , and then observing that the blood from his ...
... face of the affrighted Sylvia , and then turned to Frere . There could be no mistaking the mute appeal of those eloquent eyes . " Yes , I'll take care of her , " said Frere . Bates smiled , and then observing that the blood from his ...
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... face to face with Sarah Purfoy . " Thank you for coming , " she said . “ Pray , sit down . ” This was the only greeting that passed between them , and Frere sat down , in obedience to a motion of a plump hand that twinkled with rings ...
... face to face with Sarah Purfoy . " Thank you for coming , " she said . “ Pray , sit down . ” This was the only greeting that passed between them , and Frere sat down , in obedience to a motion of a plump hand that twinkled with rings ...
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... face has also grown like other convict faces - how hideously alike they all are ! —and , save for his black eyes and a peculiar trick he has of compressing his lips , I should not have recognized him . How habitual sin and misery ...
... face has also grown like other convict faces - how hideously alike they all are ! —and , save for his black eyes and a peculiar trick he has of compressing his lips , I should not have recognized him . How habitual sin and misery ...
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General Editors Foreword | vii |
List of Abbreviations | xvii |
HIS NATURAL LIFE | lviii |
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