An Outback Marriage
"An Outback Marriage" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson in 1907. The story follows the lives of two young people, Jack and Mary, who are married in a remote outback station in Australia. The novel explores themes of love, isolation, and the challenges of living in a harsh environment. Through the eyes of the protagonists, Paterson portrays the beauty and danger of the Australian outback, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of its inhabitants.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romantic, Adventure · 95,168 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romantic, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 95,168 words
- Structure: 29 chapters, 1,360 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in late 19th-century Australia, depicting the landscape and people of Australia's backcountry, making the historical fiction genre particularly relevant.
- Romantic — The book centers on a love story between a young man and a woman who meet in the Australian outback, making the romantic genre applicable.
- Adventure — The narrative features outdoor settings, horse rides, and the search for a lost inheritance, which warrant its categorization as an adventure story.
- Literary Fiction — The novel's exploration of cultural distinctions, powerful description of the landscape, and detailed character development classify it as literary fiction.
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Australian literature · historical fiction · romance · frontier life · settlement · marriage · family · adventure · travel · nature · wildlife · outback