The Master Story-Teller: Prose Writings

The Master Story-Teller: Prose Writings

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Author: Henry Lawson, edited by Colin Roderick
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, London, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Henry Lawson: The Master Story Teller – Prose Writings, edited by Professor Colin Roderick, presents the definitive collection of Lawson’s short fiction, instructing readers in the stylistic evolution and thematic depth of Australia’s most iconic literary voice. Spanning 961 pages, the volume details Lawson’s portrayals of bush life, working-class hardship, and national identity with clarity, wit, and emotional restraint. Roderick arranges the prose chronologically and thematically, illustrating Lawson’s growing command of narrative structure and social commentary. The collection argues for Lawson’s enduring relevance, capturing the rhythms of outback speech and the quiet dignity of ordinary Australians.

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Description

Author: Henry Lawson, edited by Colin Roderick
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, London, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Henry Lawson: The Master Story Teller – Prose Writings, edited by Professor Colin Roderick, presents the definitive collection of Lawson’s short fiction, instructing readers in the stylistic evolution and thematic depth of Australia’s most iconic literary voice. Spanning 961 pages, the volume details Lawson’s portrayals of bush life, working-class hardship, and national identity with clarity, wit, and emotional restraint. Roderick arranges the prose chronologically and thematically, illustrating Lawson’s growing command of narrative structure and social commentary. The collection argues for Lawson’s enduring relevance, capturing the rhythms of outback speech and the quiet dignity of ordinary Australians.