In the Days When the World Was Wide, and Other Verses
By Henry Lawson
Length2h 55m
About this audiobook
Henry Lawson's anthology, "In the Days When the World Was Wide, and Other Verses," offers an evocative exploration of Australian identity through poignant verses that capture the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. Lawson's literary style oscillates between lyrical simplicity and stark realism, reflecting the struggles and joys of common folk during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection, rich with vivid imagery and colloquial language, is deeply rooted in the Australian bush tradition, often contrasting the expansive natural world with the complexities of human experience, thereby embodying the spirit of the nation during a time of burgeoning nationalism and societal change. Henry Lawson (1867-1922), a pivotal figure in Australian literature, is renowned for his compelling portrayals of the outback and its people. Lawson, having grown up in a working-class family and experiencing firsthand the hardships of rural life, channels his own experiences into his writing. His commitment to social justice, paired with his acute sensitivity to the nuances of human emotion, shaped his poetic voice, making him a key representative of the Australian literary canon and a pivotal figure in the development of bush poetry. For readers seeking to delve into the heart of Australia's cultural landscape, this collection is a treasure trove of insight and emotion. "In the Days When the World Was Wide" not only captures the essence of Lawson's unparalleled craftsmanship but also resonates with contemporary themes of resilience and belonging, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intricate tapestry of Australian life and literature.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (19)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
26The Wreck of the 'Derry Castle'
2To J. F. Archibald
27Ben Duggan
3To an Old Mate
28The Star of Australasia
4CONTENTS WITH FIRST LINES
29The Great Grey Plain
5In the Days When the World was Wide
30The Song of Old Joe Swallow
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6Faces in the Street
31Corny Bill
7The Roaring Days
32Cherry-Tree Inn
8'For'ard'
33Up the Country
9The Drover's Sweetheart
34Knocked Up
10Out Back
35The Blue Mountains
11The Free-Selector's Daughter
36The City Bushman
12'Sez You'
37Eurunderee
13Andy's Gone With Cattle
38Mount Bukaroo
14Jack Dunn of Nevertire
39The Fire at Ross's Farm
15Trooper Campbell
40The Teams
16The Sliprails and the Spur
41Cameron's Heart
17Past Carin'
42The Shame of Going Back
18The Glass on the Bar
43Since Then
19The Shanty on the Rise
44Peter Anderson and Co.
20The Vagabond
45When the Children Come Home
21Sweeney
46Dan, the Wreck
22Middleton's Rouseabout
47A Prouder Man Than You
23The Ballad of the Drover
48The Song and the Sigh
24Taking His Chance
49The Cambaroora Star
25When the 'Army' Prays for Watty
50After All
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