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John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) (subject)

John Le Gay Brereton: Poet, prose-writer, dramatist [by P. I. O’Leary, 9 February 1933]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton, by P. I. O’Leary, was published on “The Literary and Critical Page” in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 February 1933.] John Le Gay Brereton Poet, prose-writer, dramatist Not generally known, even among students of … [Read more...] about John Le Gay Brereton: Poet, prose-writer, dramatist [by P. I. O’Leary, 9 February 1933]

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John Le Gay Brereton

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

John Le Gay Brereton (junior), known to his friends as “Jack”, was an author, poet, literary critic, and scholar. He was considered to be a leading scholar on Elizabethan literature. He was born in Sydney (NSW), on 2 September 1871. His parents were John Le Gay Brereton … [Read more...] about John Le Gay Brereton

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Professor J. Le Gay Brereton: Sudden death: While on caravan tour [obituary, 3 February 1933]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 3 February 1933.] Professor J. Le Gay Brereton. Sudden death While on caravan tour. Professor John Le Gay Brereton, Professor of English Literature at the … [Read more...] about Professor J. Le Gay Brereton: Sudden death: While on caravan tour [obituary, 3 February 1933]

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Death at 62: Professor Le Gay Brereton: Literary giant passes [obituary, 3 February 1933]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 3 February 1933.] Death at 62. Professor Le Gay Brereton Literary giant passes. Sydney, February 2. Professor J. Le Gay Brereton, Professor of English … [Read more...] about Death at 62: Professor Le Gay Brereton: Literary giant passes [obituary, 3 February 1933]

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Australian poets: Professor Brereton’s lecture [re. a lecture given by John Le Gay Brereton, 12 September 1927]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about a lecture given by John Le Gay Brereton, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 September 1927.] Australian poets. Professor Brereton’s lecture. Colourful word pictures of Australian poets he had known were drawn by … [Read more...] about Australian poets: Professor Brereton’s lecture [re. a lecture given by John Le Gay Brereton, 12 September 1927]

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Books up to date [a review of “Perdita: A Sonnet Record” by John Le Gay Brereton, 19 September 1896]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This extract from the “Books up to date” column is a review of Perdita: A Sonnet Record, which was written anonymously by John Le Gay Brereton. Published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 19 September 1896.] Books up to date Delicacy, passion, grace, and … [Read more...] about Books up to date [a review of “Perdita: A Sonnet Record” by John Le Gay Brereton, 19 September 1896]

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“The Song of Brotherhood” [a review of “The Song of Brotherhood and Other Verses” by John Le Gay Brereton, 22 May 1896]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of The Song of Brotherhood and Other Verses, by John Le Gay Brereton, was published in the “Reviews” section of The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 22 May 1896.] “The Song of Brotherhood.” “The Song of Brotherhood, and Other Verses,” by J. Le Gay … [Read more...] about “The Song of Brotherhood” [a review of “The Song of Brotherhood and Other Verses” by John Le Gay Brereton, 22 May 1896]

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Review [a review of “The Song of Brotherhood and Other Verses” by John Le Gay Brereton, 13 April 1896]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of The Song of Brotherhood and Other Verses, by John Le Gay Brereton, was published in The Maitland Daily Mercury (Maitland, NSW), 13 April 1896.] Review. The Song of Brotherhood. And other verses. By J. Le Gay Brereton, B.A., Sydney. London: George … [Read more...] about Review [a review of “The Song of Brotherhood and Other Verses” by John Le Gay Brereton, 13 April 1896]

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