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
26The Glass On The Bar
2Preface
27Reedy River
3Introduction
28A New John Bull
4The Sliprails And The Spur
29Ballad Of The Rouseabout
5The Star Of Australasia
30Andy’s Gone With Cattle
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6Faces In The Street
31Bill
7The Wander-Light
32Mallacoota Bar
8The Roaring Days
33When Your Pants Begin To Go
9The Vagabond
34The Teams
10Since Then
35When The World Was Wide
11Sweeney
36The Light On The Wreck
12The Blue Mountains
37The Great Grey Plain
13Past Carin’
38Scots of the Riverina
14Sydney-Side
39Out Back
15Dan The Wreck
40The Drover’s Sweetheart
16Jack Dunn Of Nevertire
41The Southerly Buster
17Ports Of The Open Sea
42Written Afterwards
18Taking His Chance
43England Yet
19To Jim
44Ballad of the Drover
20The Lights Of Cobb And Co.
45After All
21Middleton’s Rouseabout
46Black Bonnet
22One-Hundred-And-Three
47The Vanguard
23Bertha
48My Army, O My Army!
24On The Night Train
49Rain In The Mountains (pt. 1)
25The Shearing-Shed
50Rain In The Mountains (pt. 2)
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