Around the Boree Log, and Other Verses
Celebrating Australian Bush Life in PoetryBy John O'Brien
Length3h 13m
About this audiobook
In "Around the Boree Log, and Other Verses," John O'Brien presents a poignant collection of poems that vividly capture the spirit of Australian life, exploring themes of nature, identity, and community. O'Brien's literary style is characterized by its lyrical beauty and a distinct colloquial voice that draws heavily on Australian vernacular. The verses resonate with a deep sense of place while embracing universal emotions, effectively intertwining the pastoral and the nostalgic within the context of early 20th-century Australia, a period marked by shifting cultural landscapes and national identity. John O'Brien, born as Patrick Joseph Hartigan, was a Catholic priest, journalist, and poet whose own experiences in rural Australia profoundly influenced his work. His upbringing in a pastoral setting and his commitment to understanding the Australian ethos allowed him to forge a connection with his audience that feels both intimate and profoundly resonant. O'Brien's unique perspective as both an insider and outsider within Australian society imbues his poetry with rich authenticity and emotional depth. Readers seeking a heartfelt exploration of Australian culture and life will find "Around the Boree Log, and Other Verses" a mesmerizing invitation into O'Brien's world. This collection not only appeals to poetry enthusiasts but also serves as a valuable cultural artifact that offers insights into an essential phase of Australia'Äôs literary heritage.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AROUND THE BOREE LOG
24THE PILLAR OF THE CHURCH
2CALLING TO ME
25TEDDO WELLS, DECEASED
3THE LITTLE IRISH MOTHER
26NORAH O’NEILL
4ONE BY ONE
27THE PRESBYT’RY DOG
5TEN LITTLE STEPS AND STAIRS
28TANGMALANGALOO
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6THE TRIMMIN’S ON THE ROSARY
29THE ALTAR-BOY
7THE BIRDS WILL SING AGAIN
30AT CASEY’S AFTER MASS
8THE OLD BUSH SCHOOL
31ST. PATRICK’S DAY
9SIX BROWN BOXER HATS
32THE CAREYS
10THE LIBEL
33WHEN OLD MAN CAREY DIED
11WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN
34THE PARTING ROSARY
12HIS FATHER
35OWNERLESS
13THE KOOKABURRAS
36LAUGHING MARY
14PETER NELSON’S FIDDLE
37MORYAH
15THE CHURCH UPON THE HILL
38A STRANGER IN THE CHURCH
16CURRAJONG
39TELL ME, WHAT’S A GIRL TO DO?
17THE HELPING HAND
40THE WIREE’S SONG
18VALE, FATHER PAT
41WISHA, WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH JIM?
19JOSEPHINE
42SAID THE WHITE-HAIRED PRIEST
20THE OLD MASS SHANDRYDAN
43HONEYMOONING FROM THE COUNTRY
21PITCHIN’ AT THE CHURCH
44MAKING HOME
22SAID HANRAHAN
45COULD I HEAR THE KOOKABURRAS ONCE AGAIN
23THE TIDY LITTLE BODY
46COME, SING AUSTRALIAN SONGS TO ME!
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