To describe a tempest of the elements is not easy, but to d… - Marcus Clarke

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To describe a tempest of the elements is not easy, but to describe a tempest of the soul is impossible.

Marcus Clarke

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Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke FRSA (24 April 1846 – 2 August 1881) was an English-born Australian novelist, journalist, poet, editor, librarian, and playwright. He is best known for his 1874 novel , about the convict system in Australia, and widely regarded as a classic of Australian literature. It has been adapted into many plays, films and a folk opera.

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To describe a tempest of the elements is not easy, but to describe a tempest of the soul is impossible. - Marcus Clarke

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