Length8h 24m
About this audiobook
In "While the Billy Boils," Henry Lawson crafts a compelling collection of short stories that delve into the harsh landscape of the Australian Outback and the lives of its rugged inhabitants. Lawson's prose is characterized by its realism, employing vivid imagery and colloquial language that captures the essence of both the characters and their environment. The stories explore themes of struggle, identity, and resilience, resonating with the socio-political context of late 19th-century Australia, marked by the burgeoning national identity and the impacts of Australian Federation. Henry Lawson, a pioneering figure in Australian literature, was profoundly influenced by his own experiences of hardship, isolation, and the spirit of the bush. Having grown up in a working-class family, he developed a keen understanding of the struggles faced by ordinary Australians. His observations of rural life and the social issues of his time inspired him to give voice to the marginalized, elevating the vernacular of the Australian bushman to literary prominence. "While the Billy Boils" is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Australian identity and the human spirit. Lawson's masterful storytelling invites readers to connect with the land and its people, making it a timeless exploration of life on the fringes. This collection is a must-have for lovers of short fiction and those curious about Australia's cultural heritage.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (242)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN
26“SOME DAY”
2THE MAN WHO FORGOT
27“BRUMMY USEN”
3HUNGERFORD
28SECOND SERIES
4A CAMP-FIRE YARN
29THE DROVER'S WIFE
5HIS COUNTRY-AFTER ALL
30STEELMAN'S PUPIL
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6A DAY ON A SELECTION
31AN UNFINISHED LOVE STORY
7THAT THERE DOG O' MINE
32BOARD AND RESIDENCE
8GOING BLIND
33HIS COLONIAL OATH
9ARVIE ASPINALL'S ALARM CLOCK
34A VISIT OF CONDOLENCE
10STRAGGLERS
35IN A WET SEASON
11THE UNION BURIES ITS DEAD
36“RATS”
12ON THE EDGE OF A PLAIN
37MITCHELL: A CHARACTER SKETCH
13IN A DRY SEASON
38THE BUSH UNDERTAKER
14HE'D COME BACK
39OUR PIPES
15ANOTHER OF MITCHELL'S PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
40COMING ACROSS
16STEELMAN
41THE STORY OF MALACHI
17DRIFTED BACK
42TWO DOGS AND A FENCE
18REMAILED
43JONES'S ALLEY
19MITCHELL DOESN'T BELIEVE IN THE SACK
44BOGG OF GEEBUNG
20SHOOTING THE MOON
45SHE WOULDN'T SPEAK
21HIS FATHER'S MATE
46THE GEOLOGICAL SPIELER
22AN ECHO FROM THE OLD BARK SCHOOL
47MACQUARIE'S MATE
23THE SHEARING OF THE COOK'S DOG
48BALDY THOMPSON
24“DOSSING OUT” AND “CAMPING”
49FOR AULD LANG SYNE
25ACROSS THE STRAITS
50NOTES ON AUSTRALIANISMS.
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