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Issue Details: First known date: 1986... 1986 The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories
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19 short stories where the author's characters 'inhabit dreamlike cities, where they confront problems as distracting, yet elusive, as moving shadows.'

Source: Inside front cover.

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Notes

  • Dedication: For Helen, Paul and David.

Contents

* Contents derived from the St Lucia, Indooroopilly - St Lucia area, Brisbane - North West, Brisbane, Queensland,:University of Queensland Press , 1986 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Beyond the Moving Shadow Problem, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 1-12)
The Cleaner, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 13-17)
Looking for Work, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 18-23)
Jester, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 24-28)
The Appointment, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 29-35)
The Little American Executive, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 36-40)
Master of Ceremonies, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 41-47)
Meeting the Head Examiner, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 48-54)
The Santa Class Test, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 55-62)
Getting Out, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 63-68)
Terminals, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 69-73)
The Chapter on Love, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 74-83)
The Small Businessman's Wife, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 84-91)
The Alarm System, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 92-101)
Checking In, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 102-106)
Approaching Substance, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 107-127)
The Irish Information Office, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 128-133)
Cross Purposes, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 134-156)
Cane Toads, Peter Murphy , single work short story (p. 157-170)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Untitled Kevin Brophy , 1987 single work review
— Appears in: Westerly , June vol. 32 no. 2 1987; (p. 100-103)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story
Humour's Alchemy of Light Humphrey McQueen , 1986 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 30 August 1986; (p. 42)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story ; The Adventures of Christian Rosy Cross David Foster , 1986 single work novel
Kafka Meets the Public Service : Stories Without Character Ken Gelder , 1986 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January (1986-1987) no. 87 1986; (p. 30)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story
Moving Shadows and Life's Genuine Battlers Margaret Simons , 1986 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 13 September 1986; (p. 10)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story ; Islands Graham Sheil , 1986 selected work short story
Moving Shadows and Life's Genuine Battlers Margaret Simons , 1986 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 13 September 1986; (p. 10)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story ; Islands Graham Sheil , 1986 selected work short story
Kafka Meets the Public Service : Stories Without Character Ken Gelder , 1986 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January (1986-1987) no. 87 1986; (p. 30)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story
Humour's Alchemy of Light Humphrey McQueen , 1986 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 30 August 1986; (p. 42)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story ; The Adventures of Christian Rosy Cross David Foster , 1986 single work novel
Untitled Kevin Brophy , 1987 single work review
— Appears in: Westerly , June vol. 32 no. 2 1987; (p. 100-103)

— Review of The Moving Shadow Problem : Stories Peter Murphy , 1986 selected work short story
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