[Editor: This article was published in the “Books of the Day” column in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 June 1946.] The tragic note in Australian literature The complaint is often heard that Australian literature is pessimistic, that our writers have been over-concerned … [Read more...] about The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]
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Kelly, slang for courage [book review, 1 February 1947]
[Editor: This book review, of The Inner History of the Kelly Gang (by James Jerome Kenneally), was published in The ABC Weekly (Sydney, NSW) 1 February 1947.] Kelly, slang for courage The Inner History of the Kelly Gang, by J. J. Kenneally (J. Roy Stevens, Melbourne), 316 … [Read more...] about Kelly, slang for courage [book review, 1 February 1947]
The Kelly Komplex [book reviews, 3 July 1929]
[Editor: This review of two books regarding the Kelly Gang, The Girl Who Helped Ned Kelly (by C. E. Taylor) and The Inner History of the Kelly Gang (by James Jerome Kenneally), was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 3 July 1929.] The Kelly Komplex The Girl Who … [Read more...] about The Kelly Komplex [book reviews, 3 July 1929]
Literary Nook: “The Parish of St. Mel’s” [10 July 1954]
[Editor: This review of The Parish of St Mel’s and Other Verses, by John O’Brien, was published in The Cairns Post (Cairns, Qld.), 10 July 1954.] Literary Nook “The Parish of St. Mel’s” All the variety, sincerity and good humour which made “Around the Boree Log” so … [Read more...] about Literary Nook: “The Parish of St. Mel’s” [10 July 1954]
Six Singers [book review, 22 August 1942]
[Editor: This review of Six Australian Poets (by T. Inglis Moore) is from the “Book reviews” column (by A. H. Chisholm), published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 August 1942.] Six singers If the average Australian were asked to name the chief Australian poets, he … [Read more...] about Six Singers [book review, 22 August 1942]
Canon of Australian poets [book review, 20 November 1942]
[Editor: This review of Six Australian Poets (by T. Inglis Moore) is from “The Library Table” column, published in The Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA), 20 November 1942. The review incorporates a religious perspective, which may be expected, as The Southern Cross was a publication … [Read more...] about Canon of Australian poets [book review, 20 November 1942]
National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]
[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 17 October 1936.] National Notes. William Baylebridge. (By T.I.M.) An enigmatic figure amongst our Australian writers, a recluse known to few, a … [Read more...] about National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]
“National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]
[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “National Notes” (By William Baylebridge.) Excellent type and paper distinguish “National Notes,” Mr. Baylebridge’s … [Read more...] about “National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]
“Inheritors” [book review, 20 September 1936]
[Editor: This review of Inheritors (by Brian Penton) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “Inheritors” (By Brian Penton.) Mr. Penton is no more concerned to paint Australia a cheerful color than are our critics … [Read more...] about “Inheritors” [book review, 20 September 1936]
“Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]
[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “General Literature and Fiction” column, published in The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 18 January 1936.] “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney). The sonnet is not … [Read more...] about “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]