Short Stories in Prose and Verse

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By Listen TheBook Posted on Jun 1, 2023

In Category - Historical Fiction, Single Author Collections, Culture & Heritage Fiction

Authors: Henry Lawson In Year : 1894

Book Language: English

Audiobook: Short Stories in Prose and Verse

Preface
Rats
A Narrow Escape
We Called Him “Ally” For Short
Bush Cats
Johnson, Alias Crow
The Drover’s Wife
The Fire At Ross’s Farm
The Union Buries Its Dead
A Typical Bush Yarn
The Bush Undertaker
The Legend Of Coo-ee Gully
Macquarie’s Mate
When the Children Come Home
The Mystery of Dave Regan
A Derry On A Cove
Trouble On The Selection

Short Stories in Prose and Verse” is Henry Lawson’s first published book (1894); his first published poem appeared in 1887. The volume is a snapshot of his writing style up to the start of his career. His first published poem appeared at age 20, his first published book at age 27. This volume is a good sample of Henry Lawson’s poetry and prose and makes a good stepping-stone towards the enjoyment of his later works. Summary by Chris Greaves