8.2 /10 1 Votes
Language English Pages 223 pp Country Australia | 4.1/5 Goodreads Publication date 1955 Originally published 1955 Genre Fiction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher Angus & Robertson (Australia/UK)
William Sloane Associates (USA) Followed by Call Me When the Cross Turns Over Adaptations The Shiralee (1957), The Shiralee (1987) Similar Classical Studies books, Fiction books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Shiralee is the debut full-length novel by D'Arcy Niland published in 1955. It was adapted into a movie in 1957 and a mini series in 1987.
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Plot
The swagman Macauley takes his young daughter Buster on the road with him.
Reception
The Argus called it a "great Australian novel".
The New York Times called it a "fine story" which Niland "told well... Mr Niland's approach is honest as it is refreshing... one wants to hear more from him".
Film rights were sold in 1955 for a reported £10,000.
References
The Shiralee (novel) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA