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Issue Details: First known date: 1931... 1931 Red River of Life
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In The Red River of Life she explored the hypocrisy of marriage without love which is sanctified by the Church and the social prejudice against a union of love which is based on freedom but not sanctified by the Church. (Gert: a lady ahead of her time (1989))

Notes

  • Dedication: To Azrael of the Dark Wings who bringeth All to the Tree of Life. Written for the Dwellers in the Land of the Curse.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: 'Wolla Meranda' , 1931 .
      Printed by William Brooks
      Extent: 293p.
      Limited edition info: Limited edition.
      Note/s:
      • Page after end of story has a poem 'Breaking of the Drought'.
      • Has glossary, contents and prologue on pages 6-9.
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