Mena Calthorpe (1905–1996)
Author of The Dyehouse
Works by Mena Calthorpe
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- Birthdate
- 1905
- Date of death
- 1996
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- Australia
- Birthplace
- Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupations
- teacher
short-story writer
novelist
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Reviews
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Statistics
- Works
- 3
- Members
- 27
- Popularity
- #483,027
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 2
- ISBNs
- 9
There's nothing very unexpected in any of this, but Calthorpe manages to present it all in a very human, engaging way, with plenty of humour and detailed observation of the way people behave in work situations and at home. And there's a certain amount of sixties New South Wales local colour and some interesting textile industry jargon to enjoy.
A chance find, and a rewarding one!… (more)