Author(s): Barbara Brooks; Judith Clark

Writing Guides

This biography of novelist Eleanor Dark, draws on restricted letters and papers, her published and unpublished writing, recently released security files, and extensive interviews with her family, friends and colleagues. Discusses her writing in the context of her times, and examines her concern for environmental issues, her feminism and her recognition of Aboriginal rights. Looks at her friendships with other writers such as Miles Franklin, Nettie Palmer and Marjorie Barnard and her relationship with her husband. Includes references, a bibliography and an index. Brooks' other publications include 'Leaving Queensland'. Clark's short stories have appeared in 'Australian Short Stories and 'A Modern Women and Her Crimes'.