Whispers in Tahiti is an Australian 1940 novel by F. J. Thwaites.[1] It was translated into French.[2]

Whispers in Tahiti
AuthorF. J. Thwaites
LanguageEnglish
Genreadventure
Publication date
1940
Publication placeAustralia

Plot

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A young man who is told he only has a short time to live decides to leave England.

Background

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Thwaites researched the novel on a boat trip from Australia to England with his wife.[3]

Adaptations

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A song inspired by the book was issued in 1947.[4]

The novel was adapted for radio in 1948[5] and in 1953.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "PERTINENT BOOK REVIEW "WHISPERS IN TAHITI"", Pertinent., 1 (2 (September 1940)), Sydney: Pertinent Publishing Co, nla.obj-3088103742, retrieved 9 March 2024 – via Trove
  2. ^ Ron Blaber, 'Thwaites, Frederick Joseph (1908–1979)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/thwaites-frederick-joseph-8810/text15453, published first in hardcopy 1990, accessed online 9 March 2024.
  3. ^ "MRS. THWAITES BRINGS FASHION NEWS". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 19 September 1939. p. 4. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  4. ^ Whispers in Tahiti song as AustLit
  5. ^ "WHISPERS IN TAHITI". Maryborough Chronicle. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 29 June 1948. p. 2. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  6. ^ "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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