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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
6
The article notes Joseph Conrad’s belief that writing is a punishing toil akin to a treadmill requiring grit. It cites Darwin on dogged effort and praises Conrad’s resilience, claiming his novels endure due to his perseverance and skill. The piece reviews The Four-Past Day by Claude Fickling and mentions publishers.
A critical notice analyzes Fred L. Lowther's In Northcliffe's Service, arguing the author's charges against German agents and post war schemes rely on dubious evidence. The critique notes excessive sensationalism and questions the treatment of Allied leaders, praising some insights but urging moderation and reader discernment.
The essay surveys why writers adopt pen names in literature and on stage, noting Charles Dickens as "Dor" and Samuel Clemens as Mark Twain, with many women using masculine or gendered noms de plume to publish. It also cites other examples such as Madame Dudevant and George Sand, and mentions a variety of male and female alias cases across eras.
A collage of short notes from London items covers cinema history, demography, a 109 year old death, penny printing costs, sound wave quirks, sunshine records, trade balances, a 1447 book, a gypsy life birthday, monk unions in China, a phonograph 10000 year forecast, and various curios about frost, bishops, and postal delivery.
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