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Short Stories in Prose and Verse

Gelesen von Chris Greaves

(4 Sterne; 3 Bewertungen)

Short Stories in Prose and Verse” is Henry Lawson’s first published book (1894); his first published poem appeared in 1887. The volume is a snapshot of his writing style up to the start of his career. His first published poem appeared at age 20, his first published book at age 27.

This volume is a good sample of Henry Lawson’s poetry and prose and makes a good stepping-stone towards the enjoyment of his later works.
Summary by Chris Greaves (2 hr 0 min)

Chapters

Preface

4:53

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Rats

7:01

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A Narrow Escape

3:28

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We Called Him “Ally” For Short

9:20

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Bush Cats

10:02

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Johnson, Alias Crow

2:07

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The Drover’s Wife

20:38

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The Fire At Ross’s Farm

4:57

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The Union Buries Its Dead

11:39

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A Typical Bush Yarn

1:24

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The Bush Undertaker

18:44

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The Legend Of Coo-ee Gully

3:08

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Macquarie’s Mate

10:27

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When the Children Come Home

1:49

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The Mystery of Dave Regan

7:37

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A Derry On A Cove

1:28

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Trouble On The Selection

1:31

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