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35. Martin, A. Patchett (Arthur Patchett), 1851-1902.

The beginnings of an Australian literature / by A. Patchett Martin. (London : Henry Sotheran, 1898)

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As part of his belief in Australian literature Martin promoted the role of the critic. In the 1870s he was the editor of the Melbourne review. The beginnings is the text of a lecture he delivered in London. He spoke of the works of Gordon, Lawson and Paterson, stating that "the un-English, thorough Australian style and character of these new bush bards' appealed to 'the rising native population."

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