The Big Fellow (novel)
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| Author | Vance Palmer |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson, Australia |
Publication date | 1959 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Seedtime |
| Followed by | – |
The Big Fellow (1959) is the last novel by Australian author Vance Palmer. It won the 1959 Miles Franklin Award.[1]
This is the third in the author's Golconda trilogy of novels, following Golconda (1948) and Seedtime (1957).
Story outline
The novel continues the story of the Big Fellow, Macy Donovan, a politician in Queensland. Now 50 he is about to take over the role of Premier as the incumbent, Wardle, departs for a cosy job in London.
References
- ^ "Vance Palmer Novel Wins Franklin Award". The Canberra Times, 19 March 1960. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
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