The Irishman
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| The Irishman | |
| Author | Elizabeth O'Conner |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson, Australia |
| Publication date | 1960 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Irishman is a Miles Franklin Award winning novel by Australian author Elizabeth O'Conner.
The novel deals with the experiences of Paddy Doolan, an Irish teamster, and his sons in the Gulf Country in the north of Australia.
[edit] Film Adaptation
In 1978, the book was adapted for the screen in a film of the same name [1]. The film version was written and directed by Donald Crombie.
[edit] References
| Preceded by The Big Fellow |
Miles Franklin Award recipient 1960 |
Succeeded by Riders in the Chariot |
