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By RYAN CROPP

IFROM THE COVER: In the 1960s, DONALD HORNE offered Australians a compelling reinterpretation of the Menzies years as a period of social and political inertia and mediocrity. His book The Lucky Country was profoundly influential and, without doubt, one of the most significant shots ever fired in Australia's endless culture war. Ryan Cropp's landmark biography positions Horne as an antipodean Orwell, a lively, independent and distinct literary voice 'searching for the temper of the people, accepting it, and moving on from there'. Through the eyes - and unforgettable words - of this preternaturally observant and articulate man, we see a recognisable modern Australia emerge.

'A compulsive read about a writer who shaped the way we Australians think about ourselves' -Judith Brett

Melbourne. La Trobe University Press. 2023. 375p.

By Negley Farson

"The Way of a Transgressor" is a novel by British author Negley Farson, first published in 1936. The novel follows the life of a man named Nicholas Tarleton, who grows up in a small English village and eventually becomes a successful journalist and adventurer.

The novel is loosely based on Farson's own life, and is notable for its vivid descriptions of travel and adventure in various parts of the world. Tarleton travels to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, encountering a wide variety of cultures and people along the way. He also experiences many personal struggles, including a love affair with a woman who is already married, and a crisis of conscience over his involvement in the exploitation of African workers.

The novel is considered a classic of adventure literature, and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of exotic locales and the many characters that Tarleton encounters on his travels. However, it has also been criticized for its portrayal of non-white characters as stereotypes, and for its sometimes problematic depictions of colonialism and imperialism.

NY. Harcourt, Brace And Company. 1936. 601p.