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The stranger from Melbourne : Frank Hardy - a literary biography, 1944-1975
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The stranger from Melbourne : Frank Hardy - a literary biography, 1944-1975

by Paul Adams

This biographical study examines Frank Hardy's literary career and public life from 1944 to 1975. It analyses his experimental writing and shifting relationship with the Communist Party of Australia during key historical turning points.

Accession 23959 ISBN 1876268239 Publisher University of Western Australia
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