Children of the Sun (book)

Children of the Sun is a 1957 book by Morris West. It was his first international success.[1]

Children of the Sun
AuthorMorris West
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Genrenon fiction
Publisher1957
Media typePrint

The book was a best seller in Europe and England and marked a turning point in the career of West. The Sydney Morning Herald said "with this work, West not only found his way as a writer but discovered the theme that would underpin almost all of his subsequent books — the nature and misuse of power. Of the 18 novels he was to write post-1957, 15 are on this subject."[2]

Background

West researched the book over six months in Naples.[3]

TV Adaptation

In 1959 it was announced the show would be adapted for the Australian anthology series Shell Presents.[4]

It was adapted for ITV anthology television series ITV Television Playhouse in 1961.[5]

References

  1. "WRITERS' WORLD". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 20 August 1983. p. 12. Retrieved 8 April 2020 via Trove.
  2. Missen, Mollie (February 20, 1993). "A master storyteller signs off". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 44.
  3. "On Broadway, he yearns for Australia". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia. 12 April 1961. p. 65. Retrieved 8 April 2020 via Trove.
  4. "AUSTRALIAN TV DRAMA SERIES". The Biz. New South Wales, Australia. 25 March 1959. p. 26. Retrieved 8 April 2020 via Trove.
  5. "Film Purchases Overseas". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 30 August 1963. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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