The Irishman (novel)
The Irishman (1960) is a Miles Franklin Award-winning novel by Australian author Elizabeth O'Conner.
 First edition | |
| Author | Elizabeth O'Conner |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson, Australia |
Publication date | 1960 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 318pp |
| Preceded by | – |
| Followed by | Find a Woman |
Story outline
The novel follows the experiences of Paddy Doolan, an Irish horse wagoner and his son Michael in the Gulf Country of north-eastern Australia.[1] It is set in the early 1920s when horse-drawn transport was challenged by the advent of motor vehicles and aircraft—change which Doolan cannot accept.[2]
Film adaptation
In 1978, the book was adapted for the screen and directed by Donald Crombie in a film of the same name. The film featured Michael Craig, Simon Burke and Robyn Nevin in the lead roles.[3]
References
- Middlemiss, Perry "The Irishman", 11 September 2001. Accessed 10 July 2015
- Hill, Lisa "The Irishman, by Elizabeth O’Conner" at nzlitlovers.com, 19 April 2012. Accessed 10 July 2015
- Internet Movie DataBase - The Irishman (1978)
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Big Fellow |
Miles Franklin Award recipient 1960 |
Succeeded by Riders in the Chariot |
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