Ambiguity and amorality: is Douglas Stewart's Ned Kelly one of Australia's great forgotten plays?

In an extract from his book, Australia in 50 Plays, Julian Meyrick reflects on an under-appreciated contribution to Australian theatre by the poet Douglas Stewart.

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