Reprinted 2007An adaptation for the theatre by Mervyn Thompson of John A. Lee’s powerful novel. John A. Lee was born in Dunedin in 1891. His first novel, Children of the Poor, was published in 1934 and was based on his early life which saw him work in factories, on farms and serve time in prison. He became a prominent Labour Party politician between the wars before he was expelled from the party in 1940. He retained a high profile as an outspoken political and social commentator until his death in 1982. Also by Mervyn Thompson: Passing Through, Singing the Blues.
