AustLit
All Publication Details
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Serialised by: Tuapeka Times 1868 newspaper (12 issues)
Notes:Published in serialised format by the Tuapeka Times in 1881. -
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The Mystery of Major Molineux / Human Repetends
Melbourne
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Cameron, Laing
,
1881
Z460138
1881
selected work
short story
novella
'The Mystery of Major Molineux is a strange and weird production, evidently founded on a fact connected with the early history of Tasmania. As a psychological study it approaches in subtlety to some of the most successful efforts of the author of Adam Bede; while for intensity of sustained interest and soul-thrilling excitement it is only surpassed by Edgar Allen Poe in The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
That the story is based upon fact does not detract from its interest, but rather lends an air of resemblance to a story which would otherwise be too appalling. It is an introspective study, a psychological romance, a social drama - worthy of the author of His Natural Life.'
[Source: Burra Record 22 June 1881, p.2]
Melbourne : Cameron, Laing , 1881 pg. 7-66
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The Mystery of Major Molineux / Human Repetends
Melbourne
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Cameron, Laing
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1881
Z460138
1881
selected work
short story
novella
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- Publisher: Mulini Press
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ISBN: 0949910651
Series: y Small Tales of Early Australia Mulini Press (publisher), Jamison Centre : Mulini Press , 1994- Z1550331 1994 series - publisher Number in series: 3
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The Anthology of Colonial Australian Gothic Fiction
Ken Gelder
(editor),
Rachael Weaver
(editor),
Carlton
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Melbourne University Press
,
2007
Z1415120
2007
anthology
short story
extract
horror
mystery
science fiction
historical fiction
children's
(taught in 7 units)
'This anthology collects the best examples of Australian gothic short stories from colonial times. Demonic bird cries, grisly corpses, ghostly women and psychotic station-owners populate a colonial landscape which is the stuff of nightmares.
Carlton : Melbourne University Press , 2007 pg. 45-86
'In stories by Marcus Clarke, Mary Fortune and Henry Lawson, the colonial homestead is wracked by haunted images of murder and revenge. Settlers are disoriented and traumatised as they stumble into forbidden places and explorers disappear, only to return as ghostly figures with terrible tales to tell. These compelling stories are the dark underside to the usual story of colonial progress, promise and nation-building, and reveal just how vivid the gothic imagination is at the heart of Australian fiction.' (Publication summary)
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The Anthology of Colonial Australian Gothic Fiction
Ken Gelder
(editor),
Rachael Weaver
(editor),
Carlton
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Melbourne University Press
,
2007
Z1415120
2007
anthology
short story
extract
horror
mystery
science fiction
historical fiction
children's
(taught in 7 units)
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Australian Ghost Stories
James Doig
(editor),
Ware
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Wordsworth Editions
,
2010
Z1692736
2010
anthology
short story
horror
'Murderous ghosts, horrific curses and monstrous beings haunt an unforgiving landscape into which travellers stray at their peril. Journey through the dark byways of Australia's Gothic past in the rare stories gathered in this memorable new collection. Work by acclaimed Australian writers such as Marcus Clarke, Henry Lawson and Edward Dyson appears alongside many lesser-known authors such as Beatrice Grimshaw, Mary Fortune and Ernest Favenc. Many of the stories collected here have never been reprinted since their first publication in 19th and early 20th century periodicals and showcase the richness and variety of the Australian ghost and horror story.
James Doig provides an authoritative introduction full of fresh insights into Australian Gothic fiction with detailed biographical notes on the authors represented' (cover). Ware : Wordsworth Editions , 2010
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Australian Ghost Stories
James Doig
(editor),
Ware
:
Wordsworth Editions
,
2010
Z1692736
2010
anthology
short story
horror
'Murderous ghosts, horrific curses and monstrous beings haunt an unforgiving landscape into which travellers stray at their peril. Journey through the dark byways of Australia's Gothic past in the rare stories gathered in this memorable new collection. Work by acclaimed Australian writers such as Marcus Clarke, Henry Lawson and Edward Dyson appears alongside many lesser-known authors such as Beatrice Grimshaw, Mary Fortune and Ernest Favenc. Many of the stories collected here have never been reprinted since their first publication in 19th and early 20th century periodicals and showcase the richness and variety of the Australian ghost and horror story.
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- Translator: Melanie Krahmer
Alternative title: Die Einsamkeit Des Major Molineux
Language: German
- Hobart, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania,