Biography of Lewis and the Bend of His Times
A critical review discusses a biography of Lewis focusing on his character and role in Australian industry. It weighs the author Blainey’s portrayal against the broader economic history of Broken Hill Proprietary and Lewis’s influence from mining to wartime decisions, noting strong narrative elements and debates over motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blainey
Broken Mill Proprietary Company Limited
Carter
Lawie
Austria
Ascle
Curia
Chifley
Lewis
Outback
Adelaide
Burra
Broken Hull
Nineteenth Fund
Ceutres
Cottiey
Gr. Dy Belpral
Australia
Ainly
Thetavents
BHP
Wey
Bilainer
Beeaie
Easington Lewis
Winds of War review blurs past and present War fiction
The Winds of War by Herman Wouk receives praise for its sweeping World War II panorama and vivid characters, though the piece notes reader fatigue with long World War I echoes and contrasts with The Caine Mutiny. It lauds Wouk's ability to weave major events from 1939 to 1942 through the eyes of Pug Henry and Byron, while urging readers to compare it with Wouk’s earlier war tale and its military realism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Caine
Élivag
Warren
Eveigal
Wong
Ariaphan
Byron
Svvenoon
Je Benny
Teresuy
Roovevell
Herman Waule
Biography critique by John Stewart on Carlyle and modern forms
The piece argues that American historian Charles Beard avoided biography and that many contemporary bios favor reinterpretation over original research. It critiques Colin-Smith’s The Carlyle Biography and notes the drift toward dramatic, selective storytelling that emphasizes mood and never fully uncovers new facts.
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Charles 4. Beard
America
England
Carlyree A
Thomas Ond
Care
John Stewart ColinSilg
Wick and Tackwin
Tnopp
Mr .Ctlighity
Carlyle and the Victorian Biography Craze Examined
The piece discusses biographers like Strachey and Rupert Hughes who elevate narrative over scholarship, using Carlyle as a case study. It notes how pedestal myths arise from popular bios and how Jane Carlyle’s role is undercut by an emphasis on genius, while critics argue about the value and limits of hero worship.
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Torann
Sunchey
Strachey
Himelf
Stahner
Rupert Hughes Smatmed
England
Duke Calverntyedition
Hike Maer
Jane
Calis
Uliry
Ike Ailoescents
Carlyle
Marin
The Wreck of the Loch Ard
A detailed account by D E Charlewood on the 1878 Loch Ard disaster off Cape Otway. Captain George Gibb misjudged hazy conditions, the ship struck Birdsland Reef and sank, with 2 survivors from 37 crew and 10 passengers. Eva Carmichael and Tom Pears endure, while Stan McPhee later discovers the wreck remains. the work surveys survivors, rescue, and the tale’s romantic memory.
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George Gibb
Loch Ard
Mom
Exich
Cape Giray
Fies Strait
Gibb
Loch
Gorgo
Cape ‘Otway
Inesoun
Captan Gibb
Atu
Eva Carmichael
Tom Pears
Abe
Tom Prare
Coe Teach
Charhwood
Tom Beirue
Eve Carmichael
Charl‘wood Hs
Stan McPhee
Australia
The Female Exouch Manifesto By Germaine Greer
The feminist manifesto The Female Exouch by Germaine Greer is now in Patatig paperback priced 51.55 with a release tied to the author’s native Australia. The work outlines recommendations for women to create their own news and pursue alternatives to marriage and male domination. It critiques cultural norms and explores women’s autonomy in social and political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germaine Greer
Ita
Ausalia
West
Sovtal
Spond
Ringing Ring Murders and a Punch of Odd Reviews
A mishmash of book notices and garbled prose reviews covers titles such as Ring-a-ring of murders by Thoms Fret, MAK MUNCK by Elly Lofland, and other novels including WNDOLINS and OUT OF COURT. The text wanders through fragmented plots, odd commentary, and blurred author mentions, with stray remarks on a French film and a political crime novel. The overall tone is fragmentary and stray, typical of a clippings page.
Dylan Thomas Poems New Edition Reexamines His Work
A Dent edition of Dylan Thomas The Poems edited by Daniel Jonas expands the Collected Poems with over 100 new pieces, reorders by chronology, and argues the additions neither enhance nor harm the poet’s reputation. It explores Thomas early prolific years and the predominance of revisions, noting many drafts lack clear meaning yet showcase vivid imagery and stylistic shifts.
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DYLAN _THOMAS
Daniel Jonas
Dent
Dylan ‘Vootas
Thomas
Aries
Dylan Fhooyas
Becaum
Thomas Hime
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STEFS
Cane Lewis
Geofoeimey
Maer
Geoffrey Sawer
Tierman Wowk
Collins
BOG
Herman Wout
Marjorie Morningstar
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Pug
Berlin
Marye
Natalie
Reig
Hyrom
Whey
Musolini
USA
Palestine
Wick
Mitchie
Uewa
Henry Strane
Beck
Thomas Carlyle
Frederick the Great
HE Eells
Tr Poe
Thoma Carlyle
Jane Welsh Carlyle
Mewage Buldar
Lytton Syrachey
Koulussy
Janes
Fim
Joan, Aiken
Cape
Kan
Jan Pienkowski
the Loch Ard
D. E Charlewood
Angus and Roberson
Leonard Ward
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Thoms Fret
Elly Lofland
Tamilton
Slason OF
Patricot Moores
Mupden
Macmillan
Jesus
Niles
Nilex
Holland
Russell
Levin
Tivon
Munck
Ty Elle Leffland
Ubritler
Wodoer
Mrv
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Arid Almbood
Mon
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Museks Sogpair
Sewuring
Patricia Moses
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Sian
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Lama
Scotiaon Yard
Shelee Fovers
Nhurder
Donin
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Supreme Char
Dylan
Maurice Dunlevy
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