The Shiralee (novel)

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The Shiralee
File:TheShiralee.jpg
First UK edition
Author D'Arcy Niland
Country Australia
Language English
Publisher Angus & Robertson (Australia/UK)
William Sloane Associates (USA)
Publication date
 1955

The Shiralee is the debut full-length novel by D'Arcy Niland. It was adapted into a movie in 1957 and a mini series in 1987.

Plot

The swagman Macauley takes his young daughter Buster on the road with him.

Reception

The Argus called it a "great Australian novel".[1]

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".[2]

Film rights were sold in 1955 for a reported £10,000.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. ↑ "Dinkum Cobbers: THE SHIRALEE. By D'Arcy Niland. 250 pp. New York. William Sloane Associates. $3.50." Cobb, Jane. New York Times 25 Sep 1955: BR32
  3. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

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