While the Billy Boils

EAN : 9791041807703

LAWSON HENRY

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EAN : 9791041807703

Paru le : 27 juil. 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041807703
Réf. éditeur : 292702
Date Parution : 27 juil. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 312
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:17 mm
Poids : 406gr

Résumé

Résumé : "While the Billy Boils" by Henry Lawson is a collection of short stories that vividly depict life in the Australian outback during the late 19th century. The stories are characterized by their realism, humor, and deep empathy for the struggles of the working class. Lawson's narratives often focus on the lives of swagmen, shearers, and settlers, capturing their hardships, camaraderie, and the harsh yet beautiful landscape they inhabit. In "An Old Mate of Your Father's," Lawson explores themes of nostalgia and the passage of time through the story of a man reflecting on his father's old friend. "Settling on the Land" portrays the challenges faced by a man trying to make a living on a selection, highlighting the relentless nature of the Australian environment and the resilience required to survive. "Enter Mitchell" introduces a swagman with a sharp wit and a knack for getting by, while "Stiffner and Jim (Thirdly, Bill)" tells a humorous tale of two swagmen trying to outsmart a cunning publican. "When the Sun Went Down" is a poignant story of brotherly love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of a mining accident. "The Man Who Forgot" delves into the life of a man who has lost his memory, exploring themes of identity and belonging. Finally, "Hungerford" offers a snapshot of a border town, capturing the quirks and idiosyncrasies of its inhabitants. Through these stories, Lawson paints a rich and varied picture of Australian life, blending humor with pathos to create a compelling portrait of an era of change and place.
Biographie : Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson (17 June 1867 - 2 September 1922) was an Australian writer and bush poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's greatest short story writer.