Collected Short Stories Of Henry Lawson
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light fading on spine
A cornerstone of Australian literature, Collected Short Stories of Henry Lawson gathers the finest prose works of one of the nation's most celebrated and beloved writers, painting an unflinching portrait of bush life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australia. Lawson chronicles the hardships, humor, and quiet heroism of drovers, shearers, swagmen, and struggling families in the outback, capturing a world defined by isolation, drought, and fierce mateship. Written with a deceptively simple, laconic style, the stories balance dry wit with deep pathos, giving voice to the working-class men and women who built a nation on the margins of civilization. Iconic tales such as The Drover's Wife and The Loaded Dog illustrate Lawson's remarkable ability to distill profound human truths from the most ordinary of circumstances. This essential collection remains a defining document of the Australian national character and a timeless achievement in the short story form.
Author: Henry Lawson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Angus & Robertson Publishers
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light fading on spine
A cornerstone of Australian literature, Collected Short Stories of Henry Lawson gathers the finest prose works of one of the nation's most celebrated and beloved writers, painting an unflinching portrait of bush life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australia. Lawson chronicles the hardships, humor, and quiet heroism of drovers, shearers, swagmen, and struggling families in the outback, capturing a world defined by isolation, drought, and fierce mateship. Written with a deceptively simple, laconic style, the stories balance dry wit with deep pathos, giving voice to the working-class men and women who built a nation on the margins of civilization. Iconic tales such as The Drover's Wife and The Loaded Dog illustrate Lawson's remarkable ability to distill profound human truths from the most ordinary of circumstances. This essential collection remains a defining document of the Australian national character and a timeless achievement in the short story form.