Volume 7 No. 1 — 1 May 1975

Marcus Clarke and the Theatre

Eric Irvin

Abstract

Irvin examines Marcus Clarke's dramatic works, placing his career within a broader context of 19th century Australian theatre and its criticism.

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Published 1 May 1975 in Volume 7 No. 1. Subjects: Australian theatre, Literary adaptations, Play writing, Theatre & performing arts, Marcus Clarke.

Cite as: Irvin, Eric. ‘Marcus Clarke and the Theatre.’ Australian Literary Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1975, doi: 10.20314/als.d21bff4cb4.

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