Frank Hardy Writer

Francis Joseph Hardy, or Frank, (21 March 1917 – 28 January 1994) was an Australian left-wing novelist and writer best known for his controversial novel Power Without Glory. He previously wrote under the pseudonym Ross Franklyn. Later, he was a political activist bringing the plight of Aboriginal Australians to international attention with the publication of his book, The Unlucky Australians, in 1968. He ran unsuccessfully for the Australian parliament twice.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Hardy Francis Joseph; Franklyn Ross
Birth dateMarch 21, 1917
Birth nameFrancis Joseph Hardy
Birth place
Victoria (Australia)
Date of deathJanuary 28, 1994
Place of death
Victoria (Australia) , Carlton North Victoria
Relatives
Mary Hardy (comedian)

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