Genius 209

[Unicorn5]

Stuck on a few! Any hints appreciatied:
19A After initial loss, South African rugby reaching high point in Australia (5) - I have U?L?U.
22 17 3 Short key, article lost in pilgrimage, in great journey (4,4,4) - I have IVOR ?U?H ?E?O
8 River over mountain carrying last of freight in large container (6,5) - I have?O?A?D ?R???
27A One's awfully tired of dull arty wife (7) - I have A?A?R??

22 17 3 and 8 consist only of wordplay - 8 is a possible book title by 22 17 3 (a whimsically named author).

Many thanks for any help.

[bookbinder]

19a Uluru

[ProfessorMaisie]

22 17 3 - sounds like someone with a big head.

[ProfessorMaisie]

8 A real American statesman (with ditto?).

[ProfessorMaisie]

27 'awfully tired' and 'dull arty wife' share the same letters, they're ...

[Unicorn5]

Thank you bookbinder and Prof Maisie. Have nearly finished, but still can't get 22 17 3 - feeling a bit dim now! Another clue?

Many thanks.

[ProfessorMaisie]

sounds like ''I've a huge ego''

[Unicorn5]

Brilliant, thank you Prof Maisie - think it's time for bed now!