Last Week by Andrew Barton Paterson
A collection of short stories that explore the themes of love, loss, and the passing of time. The stories are set in a small town in Australia and feature a cast of characters who are struggling to come to terms with their own mortality and the fleeting nature of life.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Narrative · 310 words
First lines
Oh, the new-chum went to the back block run, But he should have gone there last week. He tramped ten miles with a loaded gun, But of turkey or duck he saw never a one, For he should have been there last week, They said, There were flocks of 'em there last week.
He wended his way to a waterfall, And he should have gone there last week. He carried a camera, legs and all, But the day was hot, and the stream was small, For he should have gone there last week, They said. They drowned a man there last week.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Narrative, Australian Literature, Satire
- Length: 310 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Humor — The poem uses irony and comedic situations to highlight the protagonist's misadventures.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story through a series of events and reflections of the main character.
- Australian Literature — The setting and themes reflect Australian culture and rural life.
Tags
Australian literature · colonialism · adventure · travel · nature · wilderness · exploration · history · culture · society · human condition · psychology