The Rivet in Grandfathers Neck
| Title | The Rivet in Grandfathers Neck |
| Year for Search | 1970 |
| Authors | Elliott, Bruce(1914-73) |
| Date Published | 1970 |
| Publisher | Modern Literary Editions Publishing Co./Curtis Books |
| Place Published | New York |
| Keywords | Male author, US author |
| Annotation | Flawed utopia on a planet called New Australia. The planet was initially settled by convicts, sent to the new planet as subversives to the established order, and their convict status appears to be the only connection to Australia. The planet chooses to cut itself off completely from Earth and develops society based on extremely long life with the oldest having the most power. The novel is about a man who discovers the underside of the utopia. |
| Holding Institutions | CU-Riv |
| Author Note | (1914-73) |
| Full Text | 1970 Elliott, Bruce (1914-73). The Rivet in Grandfathers Neck. New York: Modern Literary Editions Publishing Co./Curtis Books. CU-Riv Flawed utopia on a planet called New Australia. The planet was initially settled by convicts, sent to the new planet as subversives to the established order, and their convict status appears to be the only connection to Australia. The planet chooses to cut itself off completely from Earth and develops society based on extremely long life with the oldest having the most power. The novel is about a man who discovers the underside of the utopia. |
