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Robin Lucas Robin Lucas i(A2035 works by)
Also writes as: Elizabeth Swanson
Born: Established: 1947 Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 'A Fine Ruddy Mess' : The Publication of Nettie Palmer's Fourteen Years Robin Lucas , 2009 single work criticism
— Appears in: The La Trobe Journal , May no. 83 2009; (p. 68-76)
An account of complex publication history of Nettie Palmer's Fourteen Years, which was published by Meanjin Press in 1948 (with a print run of 500 copies), with the Palmers themselves carrying all the publication costs and distribution.
1 y separately published work icon Nettie Palmer and Fourteen Years Robin Lucas , Melbourne : 2003 Z1306623 2003 single work thesis Nettie Palmer played a significant role in the development of Australian writing and publishing by supporting and promoting a generation of Australian authors. This study explores the differences between Nettie Palmer's original journals and notebooks, and the version of these published by Meanjin Press in 1948 as Fourteen Years: Extracts from a Private Journal 1925-1939.
1 A Note on Nettie Palmer's Journalism Robin Lucas , 2001 single work bibliography
— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , May vol. 20 no. 1 2001; (p. 105)
While researching the journalism of Nettie Palmer, Robin Lucas found some items to be added to the checklists of Palmer's work by Vivian Smith and Deborah Jordan respectively
1 y separately published work icon The Devout Critic: Nettie Palmer and Book Reviewing in Australia between the Wars Robin Lucas , Melbourne : 2000 Z1308144 2000 single work thesis This study considers Nettie Palmer's impressive contribution as a literary scholar and journalist within the context of literary and publishing developments and analyses the impact of her reviews on sales and distribution of books in Australia between the wars. An annotated list of Nettie Palmer's published columns - including some critiques of Australian publishing - are provided in the appendices; gaps in extant bibliographies of Nettie Palmer's reviews are also identified.
1 Respones to Philip Jones Robin Lucas , 1999 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Overland , Spring no. 156 1999; (p. 82-83)
1 Mothers on a Tightrope Robin Lucas , 1996 extract prose (Balancing Act : Being a Stepmother)
— Appears in: The Australian Magazine , 30-31 March 1996; (p. 42-46)
1 y separately published work icon Balancing Act : Being a Stepmother Robin Lucas , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 1996 Z1233232 1996 single work prose
1 Living Down to Expectations Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 9 July vol. 116 no. 6028 1996; (p. 78-79)

— Review of The Descendant Joan Marie Dugdale , 1996 single work novel
1 Split Personalities Repel and Attract Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 25 June vol. 116 no. 6026 1996; (p. 87)

— Review of Tusk Bill Reed , 1996 single work novel
1 Episodic Style Just Makes It to the End Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 30 July vol. 116 no. 6031 1996; (p. 81)

— Review of Make Me an Idol Katherine Scholes , 1996 single work novel
1 Satisfaction Follows Motherhood's Pain Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 4 June vol. 116 no. 6023 1996; (p. 81)

— Review of Motherlove : Stories About Births, Babies and Beyond 1996 anthology short story poetry prose biography
1 Tall Tale and Hard to Swallow Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 26 November vol. 116 no. 6048 1996; (p. 82-83)

— Review of Storyman Victor Kelleher , 1996 single work novel
1 Minidrama Set On a World Stage Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 24 September vol. 116 no. 6039 1996; (p. 81)

— Review of Eating Fire and Drinking Water Arlene J. Chai , 1996 single work novel
1 Clever Solutions to Life's Puzzles Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 26 March vol. 116 no. 6015 1996; (p. 82-83)

— Review of Leaning Towards Infinity : How My Mother's Apron Unfolds into My Life Sue Woolfe , 1996 single work novel
1 The Kogarah Kid is Now an Indian-Giver Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 8 October vol. 116 no. 6041 1996; (p. 87)

— Review of The Silver Castle : A Novel Clive James , 1996 single work novel
1 Heavy Waters But No Pearls Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 15 October vol. 116 no. 6042 1996; (p. 104-105)

— Review of Oyster Janette Turner Hospital , 1996 single work novel
1 Harmony and Discord in the Choir Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 10 December vol. 116 no. 6050 1996; (p. 82-83)

— Review of An Evening with the Messiah Catherine Jinks , 1996 single work novel
1 A Welcome Encore from the Master Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 23 July vol. 116 no. 6030 1996; (p. 80-81)

— Review of Vanishing Point Morris West , 1996 single work novel
1 Female Hope and Despair Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 23 April vol. 116 no. 6017 1996; (p. 81)

— Review of The Tempest of Clemenza Glenda Adams , 1996 single work novel
1 Same Again? Sure Thing, Matey Robin Lucas , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 29 October vol. 116 no. 6044 1996; (p. 94-95)

— Review of Kindling Does for Firewood Richard King , 1996 single work novel ; Zigzag Street Nick Earls , 1996 single work novel ; Keep It Simple, Stupid Peter Goldsworthy , 1996 single work novel
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