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1984 For The Term Of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke Australian Fiction Book

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1984 For The Term Of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke Australian Fiction Book

For The Term of His Natural Life
By Marcus Clarke
Published by Currey O'Neil: South Yarra 1984

" Marcus Clarke's For the Term of His Natural Life stands as one of the great foundational works of Australian literature, a powerful and unflinching portrayal of the convict system that shaped early colonial society. First published in the 19th century and here presented in a finely bound 1984 Currey O'Neil edition as part of the "Australian Classics" series, the novel follows the tragic fate of Rufus Dawes, a man unjustly condemned and transported to Van Diemen's Land. Clarke draws deeply on historical records and personal observation, crafting a narrative that is both richly atmospheric and devastating in its realism.

Set against the brutal landscapes of Port Arthur and other penal settlements, the novel exposes the harsh realities of convict life—floggings, isolation, corruption, and the crushing weight of injustice. Yet beyond its historical detail, the work is deeply human, exploring themes of identity, redemption, moral endurance, and the arbitrary nature of fate. Clarke's prose is vivid and often lyrical, balancing moments of stark cruelty with passages of profound reflection, making the novel as emotionally compelling as it is historically significant.

This handsome modern edition preserves the enduring power of Clarke's masterpiece while presenting it in an elegant and collectible format, with its striking red decorative binding and clean typography. Long regarded as a cornerstone of Australian literary heritage, For the Term of His Natural Life remains essential reading for those seeking to understand the convict experience and its lasting imprint on the nation's cultural identity, appealing to collectors of Australian literature, historians of the penal era, and readers drawn to classic works of historical fiction."

Light wear to covers and spine. Pages very clean and well presented. Small prior owner name only. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 14cm x 4cm - 445 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: Decorated Gilt Bindings
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to covers and spine. Pages very clean and well presented. Small prior owner name only. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Marcus Clarke
Publisher: Currey O'Neil: South Yarra
Year Printed: 1984
Sub-subject: Convict History