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1935 For The Term Of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke Antique Fiction Book

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1935 For The Term Of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke Antique Fiction Book

For The Term Of His Natural Life
By Marcus Clarke
Published by Home Entertainment Library: Sydney 1935

" For the Term of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke is one of the defining works of nineteenth-century Australian literature and a powerful depiction of the convict era in colonial Australia. Originally serialised in the 1870s, the novel follows Richard Devine, a young Englishman wrongly convicted of murder who assumes the name Rufus Dawes and is transported to the brutal penal colonies of Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island. Through Dawes' experiences, Clarke vividly portrays the cruelty, isolation and harsh discipline endured by convicts within the British transportation system.

The novel moves through a series of grim and dramatic settings including prison hulks, chain gangs, Macquarie Harbour and Norfolk Island, depicting both the physical suffering and psychological torment of convict life. Clarke combines historical realism with melodrama, creating memorable scenes of punishment, escape attempts, corruption and human endurance. Alongside the brutality of the penal system, the story also explores themes of injustice, identity, redemption and moral conflict. The Australian landscape itself becomes a powerful presence throughout the novel, reflecting both the beauty and harshness of colonial life.

This 1935 Home Entertainment Library Sydney edition reflects the continuing popularity of Clarke's work in early twentieth-century Australia. Bound in classic red cloth boards, it represents a period when For the Term of His Natural Life was widely regarded as a foundational Australian novel and an essential part of the nation's literary identity. Today the book remains an important historical and literary work, valued for both its dramatic storytelling and its enduring portrayal of Australia's convict past."

General wear and fading to covers and spine. Inscription to front blank endpaper. Pages clean and well presented. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 4cm - 494 Pages Including Appendix

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Original Cloth Bindings
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spine. Inscription to front blank endpaper. Pages clean and well presented. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Marcus Clarke
Publisher: Home Entertainment Library: Sydney
Year Printed: 1935
Sub-subject: Convict History