In 'Australian Tales' by Marcus Clarke, readers are transported to the diverse and captivating landscape of colonial Australia through a collection of short stories. Clarke's vivid descriptions and attention...

Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke (24 April 1846 – 2 August 1881) was an English-born Australian novelist and poet, best known for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life. It is the best known novelisation...

Forced to conceal his identity and forego his inheritance, Rufus Dawes is unjustly implicated in his father's murder, convicted of theft and sentenced to be transported to Australia, where he encounters...

Although born in Britain, Clarke emigrated to Australia and married an Australian actress. He had a short life, dying of pleurisy at age 35. Nonetheless, he wrote several books including histories of...

In his collection 'Australian Tales', Marcus Clarke showcases his skillful storytelling and vivid portrayal of Australian life in the 19th century. Through a series of short stories, Clarke explores themes...