| Author |
Lawson, Henry, 1867-1922 |
| Title |
Children of the Bush
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Send round the hat -- That pretty girl in the army -- "Lord Douglas" -- The blindness of One-Eyed Bogan -- Two sundowners -- A sketch of mateship -- On the tucker track: a Steelman story -- A bush publican's lament -- The shearer's dream -- The Lost Souls' Hotel -- The boozers' home -- The sex problem again -- The romance of the swag -- "Buckolts' Gate" -- The bush-fire -- The house that was never built -- "Barney, take me home again" -- A droving yarn -- Gettin' back on Dave Regan -- "Shall we gather at the river?" -- His brother's keeper -- The story of "Gentleman Once" -- The ghosts of many Christmases.
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| Credits |
Geoffrey Cowling
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| Summary |
"Children of the Bush" by Henry Lawson is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives explore the lives of bushmen in the Australian outback, delving into themes of mateship, kindness, and the struggles of rural life. Central to these tales is the character “The Giraffe,” a tall, good-natured man who embodies the spirit of camaraderie and selflessness in his community, often taking on the role of a caretaker for those facing hardship. The opening of "Children of the Bush" introduces us to the Giraffe as he goes about a morning in a shearers' shanty, where a sick jackaroo is to be sent to the hospital. The narrative captures the lively dynamics of the shanty, with its colorful characters sharing banter while they pass around a hat to collect funds for their ailing companion. Through various interactions and humorous exchanges, we see the Giraffe’s unwavering goodwill and his tendency to help others in distress, setting the tone for the stories that celebrate the resilience and generosity of those living in the bush. The Giraffe's commitment to community and humanity despite personal challenges hints at the broader social themes present throughout Lawson's work. (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 -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7065 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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