tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15284992329443218.post5190393197604928502..comments2011-08-26T13:08:43.753-03:00Comments on Bernie's BookMark: AUSTRALIAN WRITERSBernie's BookMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02511438450773538183noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15284992329443218.post-48436197030115764162009-04-19T15:46:00.000-03:002009-04-19T15:46:00.000-03:00No worries mate!
I agree with you completely about...No worries mate!<br />I agree with you completely about Carey's writing style as Ned Kelly. His rambling, rough language is what made the story come alive. Ned Kelly was not a well-educated, clean spoken man and having him express himself in such a way wouldn't have done his character justice. He was raw, passionate and loyal, and I believe Carey does Kelly great justice in portraying him as something other than just a murderous outlaw. It must also be said that Carey's voice for Kelly in his novel is like that of Kelly's in the Jerilderie Letter, which lends even more believability to the story.<br />If you're interested, the State Library of Victoria has the The Jerilderie Letter (one of 2 original documents written by Ned Kelly) on file for public viewing. Although it is somewhat long it is definitely worth a read.<br />http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/treasures/jerilderieletter1.htmlCarrie Huversnoreply@blogger.com