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The Penguin Henry Lawson Short Stories Cla

By Henry Lawson
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The Penguin Henry Lawson Short Stories showcases a collection of tales by the prominent Australian writer Henry Lawson, depicting rural life and the struggles of ordinary people in the Australian bush. These stories are rich with humour, pathos, and an insightful portrayal of the human spirit against a backdrop of the harsh Australian landscape. Through his vivid storytelling, Lawson captures the essence of life in a young and developing nation, blending realism with a deep empathy for his characters.
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This collection of short stories may appeal to you if you enjoy evocative tales of the Australian bush and vivid portrayals of early settler life. As one of Australia's most beloved storytellers, the author offers a blend of humour, pathos, and keen social observation that has resonated with readers for generations.

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One of the great observers of Australian life, Henry Lawson has become part of our national psyche, and his short stories and verse have come to affect how we view our own country. Yet at his best Lawson transcends even the very bush, the very outback, the very up-country, the very pub or selector's hut he conveys...

One of the great observers of Australian life, Henry Lawson looms large in our national psyche. Yet at his best Lawson transcends the very bush, the very outback, the very up-country, the very pub or selector's hut he conveys with such brevity and acuity- he make specific places universal.

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One of the great observers of Australian life, Henry Lawson has become part of our national psyche, and his short stories and verse have come to affect how we view our own country.

Yet at his best, Lawson transcends even the very bush, the very outback, the very up-country, the very pub or selector's hut he conveys.

The Penguin Henry Lawson Short Stories Cla captures these quintessential elements of the Australian experience.

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ISBN: 9780143180128

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Henry Lawson (1867-1922) was born at Grenfell, NSW. With little formal education behind him, Lawson started an apprenticeship in Sydney, where he began to write verse and short stories. His work was extremely well-received and was published often in the Bulletin. Lawson produced a volume of his best short stories - including The Loaded Dog and The Drover's Wife - in 1901. A national figure and strongly identified with Australian values, he died in Sydney and was given a state funeral.

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