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This article surveys the reception of a German translation (by Thomas Eichhorn, 2004) of Murray's Fredy Neptune in German-speaking countries. It looks at responses to the verse novel and its author in German-language reviews and articles, and compares them with the Australian reception. Taking into consideration the significance of the 'German connection', the second part of the article examines the response to Murray's presentation of 20th century history, particularly regarding German involvement in it, and the politics and ethics of remembering in Germany and Australia.

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Pick of the Week Fiona Capp , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 25 June 2005; (p. 5)

— Review of Australian Literary Studies vol. 22 no. 1 May 2005 periodical issue ; 'Odysseus from the Outback' : Fredy Neptune in German and Its Critical Reception Irmtraud Petersson , 2005 single work criticism
Identifies Irmtraud Petersson's article 'Odysseus from the Outback': Fredy Nepturn in German and Its Critical Reception on the German translation of Les Murray's verse novel, Fredy Neptune, as the best read for the week.
Pick of the Week Fiona Capp , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 25 June 2005; (p. 5)

— Review of Australian Literary Studies vol. 22 no. 1 May 2005 periodical issue ; 'Odysseus from the Outback' : Fredy Neptune in German and Its Critical Reception Irmtraud Petersson , 2005 single work criticism
Identifies Irmtraud Petersson's article 'Odysseus from the Outback': Fredy Nepturn in German and Its Critical Reception on the German translation of Les Murray's verse novel, Fredy Neptune, as the best read for the week.
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