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Discusses the motif of the wanderer or Nietzschean 'free spirit' in three of Stead's early novels where the image of the island of Cythera is invoked as the 'metaphoric goal of the quest'. Connects Stead's themes with similar preoccupations in the works of Brennan and Slessor.
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Includes reference to the influence of Frederich Wilhelm Nietzsche on Christina Stead.
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Subjects:
- For Love Alone 1944 single work novel
- The Beauties and Furies 1936 single work novel
- Seven Poor Men of Sydney 1934 single work novel
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