In Fanatic Heart, Tom Keneally revisits the tumultuous life of an Irish rebel
- Written by: Paul Sharrad, University Fellow (Literature/Humanities), University of Wollongong
Portrait of John Mitchel (1848).Public domainAs a child, I would visit the old house at the centre of family life and often there would be a conversation running thus:
“Have I told you about Clarrie Dobbs?” (or others of such names).
“Yes, Grandpa, many times.”
“Ah, he was a terrible bloke that Clarrie. When he was out...
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