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A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 2 (of 3)

By Rolf Boldrewood
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Ernest Neuchamp moves through the social circuits of colonial Sydney, torn between contempt for fashionable entertainments and a private desire to partake, especially because of his attraction to Antonia Frankston. The volume follows his appearances at dinners, balls, and receptions hosted by local notables, setting intimate conversations and recollections against a backdrop of generational differences in manners and appetite for pleasure. Through social scenes, family banter, and wry observation of conduct, it explores the clash between public reputation and private feeling, sketching community life and satirizing the ceremonies and hypocrisies of the colonial upper class.

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Rolf Boldrewood

Rolf Boldrewood was an Australian author known for his vivid depictions of colonial life and the Australian bush. His most notable work, "Robbery under Arms," is a classic adventure novel that explores themes of crime and morality in the context of the Australian goldfields. Boldrewood's writing often reflects his experiences as a pastoralist and his keen observations of society, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of Australia. In addition to his fiction, he wrote essays and stories that capture the spirit of the era, such as "Old Melbourne Memories" and "A Colonial Reformer." His works remain influential in understanding Australia's cultural and historical landscape.

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