Short Stories in Prose and Verse


Lu par Chris Greaves

(4 stars; 3 reviews)

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 (2 hr 0 min)

Chapitres

Preface 4:53 Lu par Chris Greaves
Rats 7:01 Lu par Chris Greaves
A Narrow Escape 3:28 Lu par Chris Greaves
We Called Him “Ally” For Short 9:20 Lu par Chris Greaves
Bush Cats 10:02 Lu par Chris Greaves
Johnson, Alias Crow 2:07 Lu par Chris Greaves
The Drover’s Wife 20:38 Lu par Chris Greaves
The Fire At Ross’s Farm 4:57 Lu par Chris Greaves
The Union Buries Its Dead 11:39 Lu par Chris Greaves
A Typical Bush Yarn 1:24 Lu par Chris Greaves
The Bush Undertaker 18:44 Lu par Chris Greaves
The Legend Of Coo-ee Gully 3:08 Lu par Chris Greaves
Macquarie’s Mate 10:27 Lu par Chris Greaves
When the Children Come Home 1:49 Lu par Chris Greaves
The Mystery of Dave Regan 7:37 Lu par Chris Greaves
A Derry On A Cove 1:28 Lu par Chris Greaves
Trouble On The Selection 1:31 Lu par Chris Greaves