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The Author Speaks: on symbolism

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Post date 29/04/2020
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A brief discussion on the use of symbolism in ‘Glenrowan’.

Tags Glenrowan, Halley's Comet, Historical Fiction, inspiration, Joe Byrne, Ned Kelly, Storytelling, Symbolism, Writing

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Why Glenrowan?

Where did the idea for the novel originate? What makes the story of the Glenrowan siege so compelling?

Tags Aidan Phelan, armour, Australia, Australian culture, award, culture, Glenrowan, History, inspiration, Matthew Holmes, Ned Kelly, Sidney Nolan, Steve Jager, The Legend of Ned Kelly, The Wild Bunch Film Festival