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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... says Sylvia . “ Mr. Meekin , Captain Frere . " " I have that pleasure , " " says Vickers . " Glad to see you , sir . Pray sit down . " Upon which , Mr. Meekin witnessed Sylvia unaffectedly kiss both gentlemen ; but became strangely ...
... says Sylvia . “ Mr. Meekin , Captain Frere . " " I have that pleasure , " " says Vickers . " Glad to see you , sir . Pray sit down . " Upon which , Mr. Meekin witnessed Sylvia unaffectedly kiss both gentlemen ; but became strangely ...
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... says Vickers , with grave face . " Yes , a most extraordinary thing . They've caught those villains . " " What , you don't mean- round with alarmed face . - ? No , papa ! ” says Sylvia , turning In that little family there were , for ...
... says Vickers , with grave face . " Yes , a most extraordinary thing . They've caught those villains . " " What , you don't mean- round with alarmed face . - ? No , papa ! ” says Sylvia , turning In that little family there were , for ...
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... says Kirkland , " why did you stop me ? I'd better be dead than stay another night in that place . " " You'll get it , my lad , " says Gabbett , when the runaway was brought back . " Your blessed hide'll feel for this , see if it don't ...
... says Kirkland , " why did you stop me ? I'd better be dead than stay another night in that place . " " You'll get it , my lad , " says Gabbett , when the runaway was brought back . " Your blessed hide'll feel for this , see if it don't ...
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General Editors Foreword | vii |
List of Abbreviations | xvii |
HIS NATURAL LIFE | lviii |
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