Whispers in Tahiti
| Author | F. J. Thwaites |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | adventure |
Publication date | 1940 |
Whispers in Tahiti is a novel by F. J. Thwaites.
Plot
A young man who is told he only has a short time to live decides to leave England.
Background
Thwaites researched the novel on a boat trip from Australia to England with his wife.[1]
Adaptations
A song inspired by the book was issued in 1947.[2]
The novel was adapted for radio in 1948[3] and in 1953.[4]
gollark: Stupid dan200ing dan200...
gollark: Wait, how do I actually *detect* if it supports `write`ing a string?
gollark: I suppose I'll have to add in this as a fallback thing... thanks.
gollark: Hmm. Well. I'd quite like to retain compatibility, so that's a bit irritating...
gollark: Does `write` in older versions accept a string too on binary files?
References
- "MRS. THWAITES BRINGS FASHION NEWS". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 19 September 1939. p. 4. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- Whispers in Tahiti song as AustLit
- "WHISPERS IN TAHITI". Maryborough Chronicle. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 29 June 1948. p. 2. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- "Women's Interests On The Air". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 26 March 1953. p. 9 Section: Women's Section. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
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