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The first collection of poems by Frank MacNamara, this work is divided into two parts - part one dealing with the poet's life and part two with his works, accompanied by detailed critical notes.

Notes

  • Contents indexed selectively.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Ascot Vale, Essendon area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,:Red Rooster Press , 1979 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Epigram on Solitary Confinementi"Captain Murray, if you please", Frank the Poet , single work poetry (p. 29)
Bold Jack Donahoei"If you'll but listen, a sorrowful tale I'll tell", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry lyric/song (p. 30-31)
The Convict's Lament The Convict's Arrivali"I am a native of the land of Erin, and lately banished from that lovely shore;", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 35)
Labouring with the Hoei"I was convicted by the laws", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 39)
For the Company Underground : Francis MacNamara of Newcastle to J. Crosdale Esq. Greetingi"When Christ from Heaven comes down straightway,", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 41-42)
A Petition from the Chain Gang at Newcastle to Captain Furlong, the Superintendent, Praying Him to Dismiss a Scourger Named Duffy from the Cookhouse and Appoint a Man in His Roomi"With reverence and submission due,", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 43-44)
A Convict's Tour to Helli"You prisoners of New South Wales,", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry satire
For discussion of the various versions of this poem and the history of its compilation see Frank the Poet by Meredith and Whalen (1979). Several manuscript versions exist in the Mitchell library - ML MSS 7266, A 649, A 807 and C 967 (digitised copy: of this available)
 (p. 45-51)
A Dialogue Between Two Hibernians in Botany Bayi"Musha welcome to Botany, Paddy, my dear,", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 51-54)
Seizure of the Cyprus Brig in Recherche Bay, Aug. 1829i"Come all you sons of Freedom, a chorus join with me,", Frank the Poet , single work poetry (p. 55-56)
The Ballad of Martin Cashi"Come all you sons of Erin's Isle that love to hear your tuneful notes -", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 59-61)
Epigram on Beefi"Oh Beef! Oh Beef! What brought you here?", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 61)
Farewell to Tasmaniai"Farewell Tasmania's isle! I bid adieu", Francis MacNamara , single work poetry (p. 62)
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Works about this Work

The Less Rebellious Frank the Poet Philip Butterss , 1988 single work criticism
— Appears in: Overland , October no. 112 1988; (p. 58-63)
Frank the Poet : A Postscript John Meredith , 1987 single work biography
— Appears in: Overland , June no. 107 1987; (p. 62-66)
Unmasking Frank the Poet Dennis Dugan , 1984 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 11 February 1984; (p. 14)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography ; Charles Thatcher's Gold Diggers' Songbook : Volume 1 : When First I Landed Here Charles Thatcher , 1980 selected work poetry biography
Untitled L. L. Robson , 1980 single work review
— Appears in: Victorian Historical Journal , vol. 51 no. 1 1980; (p. 52-54)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Untitled Nancy Keesing , 1980 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9 February 1980; (p. 20)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Untitled K. Goodwin , 1979 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian Magazine , 15-16 September 1979; (p. 1)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Colonial bard revealed Chris Hector , 1979 single work review
— Appears in: The National Times , 15 September no. 449 1979; (p. 41)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Untitled L. L. Robson , 1980 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , October vol. 9 no. 4 1980; (p. 559-561)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Old Lags and New L. L. Robson , 1979 single work review
— Appears in: Overland , December no. 78 1979; (p. 69-71)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Untitled Warren Fahey , 1980 single work review
— Appears in: Labour History , no. 40 1980; (p. 137-139)
— Review of Frank the Poet : The Life and Works of Francis MacNamara Francis MacNamara , 1979 selected work criticism poetry biography
Frank the Poet : A Postscript John Meredith , 1987 single work biography
— Appears in: Overland , June no. 107 1987; (p. 62-66)
The Less Rebellious Frank the Poet Philip Butterss , 1988 single work criticism
— Appears in: Overland , October no. 112 1988; (p. 58-63)
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