The Shiralee (novel)
First UK edition
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| Author | D'Arcy Niland |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher |
Angus & Robertson (Australia/UK) William Sloane Associates (USA) |
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Publication date
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1955 |
| Pages | 223 pp |
| Preceded by | – |
| Followed by | Call Me When the Cross Turns Over |
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.
The swagman Macauley takes his young daughter Buster on the road with him.
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.
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