Australia Felix
1917
Published in 1917, 'Australia Felix' by Henry Handel Richardson is the first novel in the trilogy 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahoney.' Set during the Ballarat Gold Rush in 19th-century Australia, it follows the life of Long Jim, a disillusioned digger reflecting on his past and the harsh realities of gold mining. The novel explores themes of ambition, dissatisfaction, and the interplay of personal and political unrest in colonial life, highlighting the struggles and dreams of those seeking fortune in a challenging environment.




