Poetical Works of Henry Lawson
Visions of Outback Life: Evocative Australian Verse CollectionBy Henry Lawson
Length9h 18m
About this audiobook
Henry Lawson's "Poetical Works of Henry Lawson" is a compelling anthology that captures the essence of the Australian spirit through vivid imagery and profound social commentary. Lawson's literary style is marked by a keen observation of rural life, employing both colloquial language and lyrical precision. The collection weaves together themes of hardship, resilience, and the intrinsic connection to the land, revealing the dichotomy between urban and rural experiences in late 19th and early 20th century Australia. Lawson's poetry emerges from the literary context of Australian nationalism and identity, offering a voice for the disenfranchised while foregrounding the struggles of common people. Henry Lawson (1867-1922) is widely regarded as one of Australia'Äôs foremost poets and writers, whose works are deeply influenced by his own experiences of poverty, family hardship, and the harsh Australian landscape. His upbringing in a family of itinerant laborers provided him insight into the lives of the working class, which is beautifully echoed in his poetry. Lawson'Äôs advocacy for the Australian bush and exploration of socio-political themes make his work particularly relevant in understanding the complexities of Australian identity. "Poetical Works of Henry Lawson" is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian literature, history, or social issues. It invites readers to embrace the raw beauty of Lawson's language and to reflect on themes of identity, resilience, and belonging, offering a timeless perspective that resonates with contemporary audiences.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length9 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27Reedy River
2Preface
28A New John Bull
3Introduction
29Ballad Of The Rouseabout
4The Sliprails And The Spur
30Andy’s Gone With Cattle
5The Star Of Australasia
31Bill
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6Faces In The Street
32Mallacoota Bar
7The Wander-Light
33When Your Pants Begin To Go
8The Roaring Days
34The Teams
9The Vagabond
35When The World Was Wide
10Since Then
36The Light On The Wreck
11Sweeney
37The Great Grey Plain
12The Blue Mountains
38Scots of the Riverina
13Past Carin’
39Out Back
14Sydney-Side
40The Drover’s Sweetheart
15Dan The Wreck
41The Southerly Buster
16Jack Dunn Of Nevertire
42Written Afterwards
17Ports Of The Open Sea
43England Yet
18Taking His Chance
44Ballad of the Drover
19To Jim
45After All
20The Lights Of Cobb And Co.
46Black Bonnet
21Middleton’s Rouseabout
47The Vanguard
22One-Hundred-And-Three
48My Army, O My Army!
23Bertha
49Rain In The Mountains (pt. 1)
24On The Night Train
50Rain In The Mountains (pt. 2)
25The Shearing-Shed
51Rain In The Mountains (pt. 3)
26The Glass On The Bar
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