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Clean Straw for Nothing : A Novel,
single work
novel
'Set against the backdrop of a Greek island, Clean Straw for Nothing follows the story of successful war correspondent and retired journalist David Meredith as he abandons his career for a life in exile with his beautiful wife Cressida. Johnston focuses on the developing relationship between David and Cressida, exploring the complex and reflective character of David as he questions the nature of success, sexual tensions, expatriation and ill-health. The questions are almost entirely unanswerable and the freedom David craves nearly impossible.'
— publisher's website
- A Cartload of Clay : A Novel, single work novel
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Clean Straw for Nothing : A Novel,
single work
novel
'Set against the backdrop of a Greek island, Clean Straw for Nothing follows the story of successful war correspondent and retired journalist David Meredith as he abandons his career for a life in exile with his beautiful wife Cressida. Johnston focuses on the developing relationship between David and Cressida, exploring the complex and reflective character of David as he questions the nature of success, sexual tensions, expatriation and ill-health. The questions are almost entirely unanswerable and the freedom David craves nearly impossible.'
— publisher's website
- A Cartload of Clay : A Novel, single work novel
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Clean Straw for Nothing : A Novel,
single work
novel
'Set against the backdrop of a Greek island, Clean Straw for Nothing follows the story of successful war correspondent and retired journalist David Meredith as he abandons his career for a life in exile with his beautiful wife Cressida. Johnston focuses on the developing relationship between David and Cressida, exploring the complex and reflective character of David as he questions the nature of success, sexual tensions, expatriation and ill-health. The questions are almost entirely unanswerable and the freedom David craves nearly impossible.'
— publisher's website
- A Cartload of Clay : A Novel, single work novel
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Other Formats
- Also e-book (A&R Classic 9781743099865)
Works about this Work
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'Classic' Reissues
2001
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July no. 232 2001; (p. 44-45)
— Review of Henry Lawson : Selected Stories 2001 selected work short story ; Wild Cat Falling 1965 single work novel ; The Pea Pickers 1942 single work novel ; Ride on Stranger 1943 single work novel ; Come in Spinner 1951 single work novel ; My Brilliant Career 1901 single work novel ; The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith 1972 single work novel ; Clean Straw for Nothing [and] A Cartload of Clay 1989 selected work novel
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'Classic' Reissues
2001
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July no. 232 2001; (p. 44-45)
— Review of Henry Lawson : Selected Stories 2001 selected work short story ; Wild Cat Falling 1965 single work novel ; The Pea Pickers 1942 single work novel ; Ride on Stranger 1943 single work novel ; Come in Spinner 1951 single work novel ; My Brilliant Career 1901 single work novel ; The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith 1972 single work novel ; Clean Straw for Nothing [and] A Cartload of Clay 1989 selected work novel