Manning Clark was a complex, demanding and brilliant man. Mark
McKenna's compelling biography of this giant of Australia's
cultural landscape is informed by his reading of Clark's extensive
private letters, journals and diaries - many that have never been
read before. An Eye for Eternity paints a sweeping portrait of the
man who gave Australians the signature account of their own
history. It tells of his friendships with Patrick White and Sidney
Nolan. It details an urgent and dynamic marriage, ripped apart at
times by Clark's constant need for extramarital romantic love. A
son who wrote letters to his dead parents. A historian who placed
narrative ahead of facts. A doubter who flirted with Catholicism. A
controversial public figure who marked slights and criticisms with
deeply held grudges. To understand Clark's life is to understand
twentieth century Australia. And it raises fundamental questions
about the craft of biography. When are letters too personal,
comments too hurtful and insights too private to publish? Clark
incessantly documented his life - leaving notes to the biographers
he knew would pursue his story. He had a deep need to be remembered
and this book means he will now be understood in an unforgettable
way.
General
Imprint: |
The Miegunyah Press
|
Country of origin: |
Australia |
Release date: |
November 2020 |
Authors: |
Mark McKenna
|
Dimensions: |
233 x 154 x 61mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
277 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-522-87709-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-522-87709-5 |
Barcode: |
9780522877090 |
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