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LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of Stand by the Engines by Henry Lawson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for September 15, 2024. ------ Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson 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". - Summary by WikipediaThis show includes AI-generated content.

01. That Pretty Girl in the ArmyThe Salvation Army is having a hard time of things in the rough Outback town of Bourke. That is, until Sister Hannah arrives... - Summary by Son of the Exiles Coordinated by: Son of the Exiles Sister Hannah: Devorah Allen Jack Moonlight: Tomas Peter Billy Woods: Jim Locke Jake Boreham: Larry Wilson Reformed Drunkard: Wayne Cooke Bob Brothers: Algy Pug Mitchell: Alan Mapstone Donald Macdonald: Michele Eaton One-Eyed Bogan: lorda Female Testifier: Lauren-Emma Blake Blunderer: Therese Lindholm Black Testifier: Wayne Cooke Heckler: ToddHW Narrator: KHand 02. The ...

Verses, Popular and Humorous (1900) was the second collection of poems by Australian poet Henry Lawson. It features some of the poet's earlier major works, including "The Lights of Cobb and Co", "Saint Peter" and "The Grog-An'-Grumble-Steeplechase". Most of the poems in the volume had been written after the publication of In the Days When the World was Wide and Other Verses in 1896. The original collection includes 66 poems by the author that are reprinted from various sources. Later publications split the collection into two separate volumes: Popular Verses and Humorous Verses, though the ...

Dive into the heart of Australias Outback with Dramatic Selections from Henry Lawsons Short Stories. Experience the struggles and triumphs of characters like Sister Hannah, who brings hope to a struggling Salvation Army in Bourke, and encounter the eerie legend of The Hairy Man, Australias own Bigfoot. Each tale, masterfully narrated and brought to life by a talented cast, showcases Lawsons unique storytelling and vivid depictions of life in the rugged Australian landscape. Join us on this captivating journey through friendship, resilience, and the spirit of the land.This show includes ...

Dive into Short Stories in Prose and Verse, the inaugural published collection by the renowned Henry Lawson, released in 1894. This volume captures the essence of Lawson’s unique writing style at the dawn of his literary career. Having penned his first poem at just 20 years old, he graced the literary world with this collection by age 27. This selection of Lawson’s poetry and prose not only showcases his early brilliance but also serves as a perfect gateway to explore his later, more celebrated works. Summary by Chris Greaves.

This evocative poem captures the poignant tale of a boy in Australia who leaves his familys farm at the height of harvest season, where to run from home was a crime. Set against the backdrop of Gundagai in the Riverina region of New South Wales, the narrative unfolds with themes of longing and the bittersweet nature of leaving home. (David Lawrence)

While the Billy Boils (1896) is a collection of short stories by Australian writer Henry Lawson, portraying life in the Australian outback during the late 19th century. The stories, written with a real touch of dry humor, focus on the struggles of bush workers, swagmen, shearers, and settlers. Lawson captures the themes of rural life, of isolation, resilience, and mateship. It highlights the everyday hardships and quiet heroism of the ordinary Australians. The collection remains a significant work in Australian literature, shaping national identity and bush storytelling traditions.