Johnson's Antidote
"Johnson's Antidote" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named Johnson, who is struggling to find his place in the world after the death of his father. As he navigates through various challenges and experiences, Johnson discovers an antidote to the hardships he faces, which helps him to overcome his struggles and find inner peace. The novel explores themes of grief, identity, and self-discovery, and is a thought-provoking read for anyone looking to understand the human experience.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Australian Literature · 1,161 words
First lines
Down along the Snakebite River, where the overlanders camp, Where the serpents are in millions, all of the most deadly stamp; Where the station-cook in terror, nearly every time he bakes, Mixes up among the doughboys half-a-dozen poison-snakes: Where the wily free-selector walks in armour-plated pants, And defies the stings of scorpions, and the bites of bull-dog ants: Where the adder and the viper tear each other by the throat, There it was that William Johnson sought his snake-bite antidote.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Australian Literature
- Length: 1,161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Andrew Barton Paterson is known for his poetry which is the format of 'Johnson's Antidote'.
- Humor — Paterson often included elements of humor in his writings, which is evident in 'Johnson's Antidote'.
- Australian Literature — Paterson was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author. 'Johnson's Antidote' is an example of his contribution to Australian literature.
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historical fiction · Australian literature · colonialism · adventure · travel · exploration · nature · wilderness · survival · mystery · thriller · suspense