The Phoenix Tree (novel)

The Phoenix Tree

First edition
Author Jon Cleary
Country Australia
Language English
Publisher Collins
Publication date
1984

The Phoenix Tree is a 1984 novel from Australian author Jon Cleary set in Japan during the last days of World War II.[1][2][3]

Cleary said he was attracted by the chance to do something different and write from a Japanese mind-set.[4]

References

  1. The Phoenix Tree at AustLit (subscription required)
  2. "Tension, drama from Cleary.". The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) (ACT: National Library of Australia). 3 November 1984. p. 21. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. "TIMESTYLE books.". The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) (ACT: National Library of Australia). 27 October 1985. p. 8. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  4. "Author's 'two-fingered salute' to literary establishment.". The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) (ACT: National Library of Australia). 27 October 1984. p. 19. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
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