Eye for Eternity
Mark McKenna
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Eye for Eternity
by Mark McKenna
Published
2020
Publisher
Melbourne University Publishing
Pages
793
ISBN-13
9780522877090
Description
Manning Clark was a complex, demanding and brilliant man. Mark McKenna's compelling biography of this giant of Australia's cultural landscape is informed by his reading of Clark's extensive private letters, journals and diaries--many that have never been read before. An Eye for Eternity paints a sweeping portrait of the man who gave Australians the signature account of their own history. It tells of his friendships with Patrick White and Sidney Nolan. It details an urgent and dynamic marriage, ripped apart at times by Clark's constant need for extramarital romantic love. A son who wrote letters to his dead parents. A historian who placed narrative ahead of facts. A doubter who flirted with Catholicism. A controversial public figure who marked slights and criticisms with deeply held grudges. To understand Clark's life is to understand twentieth century Australia. And it raises fundamental questions about the craft of biography. When are letters too personal, comments too hurtful and insights too private to publish? Clark incessantly documented his life--leaving notes to the biographers he knew would pursue his story. He had a deep need to be remembered and this book means he will now be understood in an unforgettable way.
Subjects
The Muqaddimah, an introduction to history
De bello judaico
Vitae excellentium imperatorum
The education of Henry Adams
In the garden of beasts
How to Be an Antiracist
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Eye for Eternity?
This edition of Eye for Eternity has approximately 793 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Eye for Eternity?
For most readers, Eye for Eternity typically takes between 16h 31m and 11h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 198,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 27 days • Estimated word count: 198,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Eye for Eternity?
The estimated word count for Eye for Eternity is approximately 198,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Eye for Eternity?
Eye for Eternity was written by Mark McKenna.
When was Eye for Eternity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.