Gerald Murnane letter to Nicholas Birns, 1995 Nov. 14.

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Gerald Murnane letter to Nicholas Birns, 1995 Nov. 14.

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In a typed letter dated 14 Nov. 1995, Gerald Murnane relates news of his imminent retirement, and his plans for writing a novel to be called Masthead of the world, inspired by the story of Ishi, the last surviving member of a tribe of California Indians. He goes on to describe his writing habits, and comment on a piece Birns published in Southerly, relating it to his novel, Inland.

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Birns, Nicholas

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Murnane, Gerald, 1939-...

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Gerald Murnane is an Australian novelist. His work is highly imaginative, and critical opinion is sharply divided. From the description of Gerald Murnane letter to Nicholas Birns, 1995 Nov. 14. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50564367 ...