| Author |
Lawson, Henry, 1867-1922 |
| Title |
On the Track
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Track_(short_story_collection)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The songs they used to sing -- A vision of Sandy Blight -- Andy Page's rival -- The iron-bark chip -- "Middleton's Peter" -- The mystery of Dave Regan -- Mitchell on matrimony -- Mitchell on women -- No place for a woman -- Mitchell's jobs -- Bill, the ventriloquial rooster -- Bush cats -- Meeting old mates -- Two Larrikins -- Mr. Smellingscheck -- "A rough shed" -- Payable gold -- An oversight of Steelman's -- How Steelman told his story.
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| Credits |
Produced by Alan R. Light, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"On the Track" by Henry Lawson is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, reflecting the life and experiences of Australians during the gold rush era. The stories feature various characters, including bushmen, miners, and their interactions with women, tackling themes of love, hardship, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of the vast Australian landscape. The opening of "On the Track" begins with a nostalgic reflection on the songs sung by inhabitants of mining communities, revealing the cultural tapestry woven from their experiences. Through the eyes of a child, the narrator recounts encounters with a "bad girl," a figure both alluring and misunderstood, contrasting her life with that of respectable families nearby. The narrative captures the innocence and curiosity of childhood, describing how children perceive these adults and the romanticized stories around them—stories steeped in social judgment and unfulfilled desires. Themes of music and memory permeate the scenes as the narrator recalls the songs that filled their lives, ultimately painting a vivid picture of life during the rush, characterized by fleeting moments of joy amid struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Australia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Australian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1231 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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