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Notes
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Dedication: To Louise Dyer in gratitude.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Lothian
, 1934 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- O Heart of Spring! Blossoms of Thought "O heart of Spring!" Heart of Spring!i"Oh Heart of Spring", single work poetry (p. 1)
- The Green Singeri"All singers have shadows", single work poetry (p. 2)
- Song Be Delicatei"Let your song be delicate.", single work poetry (p. 3)
- Petticoat Greeni"I would not ask of a joyful man", single work poetry (p. 4-6)
- The Sun is Upi"Speak not of Death: it is a merry morn;", single work poetry (p. 10)
- The Pale Neighbouri"Over the road she lives not far,", single work poetry (p. 11-12)
- To a Blue Floweri"I would be dismal with all the fine pearls of the crown of a king;", single work poetry (p. 13)
- Julie Callaway : 2i"This world, I always call it mine,", single work poetry (p. 19-20)
- At a Lowan's Nesti"Here, in the rubble and the sand,", single work poetry (p. 21)
- Granny Sullivan Old Granny Sullivani"A pleasant shady place it is, a pleasant place and cool -", single work poetry (p. 22-25)
- Mayi"Shyly the silver-hatted mushrooms make", single work poetry (p. 26)
- The Break of Dayi"The stars are pale.", single work poetry (p. 29)
- The Mummy Old Violini"Speak not to me, old violin!", single work poetry (p. 35)
- Her Eyesi"Dark eyes are hers; but in their darkness lies", single work poetry (p. 43)
- The Hour Is Losti"The hour is lost! Was ever hour so sweet!", single work poetry (p. 44)
- Surely God Was a Loveri"Surely God was a lover when He bade the day begin", single work poetry (p. 45)
- You, and Yellow Airi"I dream of an old kissing-time", single work poetry (p. 46-47)
- The Petticoat Playsi"Teach me not, tell me not,", single work poetry (p. 56-57)
- The Loving Treei"Three women walked upon a road,", single work poetry (p. 58-60)
- Inland Borni"The tall man wooed her in the South,", single work poetry (p. 61-63)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Neilson's Musical Settings
1996
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Notes & Furphies , April no. 36 1996; (p. 9-13) -
y
A Tribute to James Devaney
Z509911
1965
single work
criticism
'A tribute is paid to prose and poetry writer James Devaney by discussing his life story and literary works such as 'Fabian' (1923), 'Poems' (1950) and 'The Currency Lass and Washdirt'. The characteristic feature of Devaney in expressing his opinions on art, writing and social issues firmly but mixed with humaneness is highlighted.' (Publication abstract)
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Some Australian Books
1935
single work
criticism
— Appears in: All About Books , 3 December vol. 7 no. 12 1935; (p. 220-221) An annotated list of Australian works from 1934/5, "a prolific [year] for publishing in Australia". -
John Shaw Neilson
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: Desiderata , 1 August vol. 21 no. 1934; (p. 16-20)
— Review of Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry -
The Poetry of Shaw Neilson
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 16 June no. 250 1934; (p. 20)
— Review of Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry
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A Reader's Notebook
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 12 July vol. 6 no. 7 1934; (p. 134-135, 142)
— Review of Starry Pages 1934 selected work prose essay ; Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry ; Old Days : Old Ways : A Book of Recollections 1934 single work autobiography ; Tooth and Talon : Tales of the Australian Wild 1934 selected work short story ; Full Moon Bay 1934 single work novel Editor's note: This contribution illustrates not only the increasing output of Australian work, but also how diverse it is. The books reviewed include the collected poems of Shaw Neilson, Mary Gilmore's recollections, stories of Australian wild animals, a book of scientific essays, a book on fossils, a war record, and a novel! -
New Books & Reprints
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: Times Literary Supplement The , 30 August no. 1700 1934; (p. 591)
— Review of Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry -
As Others See Our Authors
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 12 October vol. 6 no. 10 1934; (p. 196)
— Review of Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry -
The Poetry of Shaw Neilson
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 16 June no. 250 1934; (p. 20)
— Review of Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry -
John Shaw Neilson
1934
single work
review
— Appears in: Desiderata , 1 August vol. 21 no. 1934; (p. 16-20)
— Review of Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson 1934 selected work poetry -
A Long-Awaited Book
1934
single work
column
— Appears in: All About Books , 14 February vol. 6 no. 2 1934; (p. 26) -
The Henry Lawson Memorial and Literary Society of Footscray [Meeting Report]
1934
single work
column
— Appears in: All About Books , 14 August vol. 6 no. 8 1934; (p. 170-171) Frances O'Flynn delivers a paper written by Knowles on Devaney; short obituary for J.H. Warren; Shaw Neilson is congratulated on the publication of his collection "as a recognition of his position as a leading Australian lyric singer". -
Some Australian Books
1935
single work
criticism
— Appears in: All About Books , 3 December vol. 7 no. 12 1935; (p. 220-221) An annotated list of Australian works from 1934/5, "a prolific [year] for publishing in Australia". -
Neilson's Musical Settings
1996
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Notes & Furphies , April no. 36 1996; (p. 9-13) -
y
A Tribute to James Devaney
Z509911
1965
single work
criticism
'A tribute is paid to prose and poetry writer James Devaney by discussing his life story and literary works such as 'Fabian' (1923), 'Poems' (1950) and 'The Currency Lass and Washdirt'. The characteristic feature of Devaney in expressing his opinions on art, writing and social issues firmly but mixed with humaneness is highlighted.' (Publication abstract)
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