Martin Johnston

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Martin Johnston (November 1947 - 21 June 1990) was an Australian poet and novelist.

Martin Johnston was born in Sydney in November, 1947, son of the writers George Johnston and Charmian Clift. His early childhood was spent in London and Sydney. In 1954 the family moved to Greece. They returned to England in 1960 and Australia in 1964.

In October 1982 he married Roseanne Bonney, and they lived in Darlinghurst, Sydney. He died on 21 June 1990.

[edit] Works

  • Cicada Gambit. (Hale & Iremonger, 1983) [novel]
  • The Typewriter Considered as a Bee-Trap. (Hale & Iremonger, 1985) [poems]
  • Martin Johnston: Selected Poems and Prose. (UQP, 1993)


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NAME Johnston, Martin
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Twentieth century Australian poet and novelist
DATE OF BIRTH November 1947
PLACE OF BIRTH Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
DATE OF DEATH June 21, 1990
PLACE OF DEATH Australia


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