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
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
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Preface
04:53 - Chapter 2
Rats
07:01 - Chapter 3
A Narrow Escape
03:28 - Chapter 4
We Called Him “Ally” For Short
09:20 - Chapter 5
Bush Cats
10:02 - Chapter 6
Johnson, Alias Crow
02:07 - Chapter 7
The Drover’s Wife
20:38 - Chapter 8
The Fire At Ross’s Farm
04:57 - Chapter 9
The Union Buries Its Dead
11:39 - Chapter 10
A Typical Bush Yarn
01:24 - Chapter 11
The Bush Undertaker
18:44 - Chapter 12
The Legend Of Coo-ee Gully
03:08 - Chapter 13
Macquarie’s Mate
10:27 - Chapter 14
When the Children Come Home
01:49 - Chapter 15
The Mystery of Dave Regan
07:37 - Chapter 16
A Derry On A Cove
01:28 - Chapter 17
Trouble On The Selection
01:31