Mulligan's Mare
Mulligan's Mare is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson in 1907. The story follows the life of a man named Jack, who is struggling to find his place in the world after serving in the Boer War. Jack becomes involved with a group of people who are part of a mysterious cult, known as the "Mare," and finds himself caught up in their strange rituals and beliefs. As he delves deeper into the cult, Jack begins to question his own sanity and the true nature of reality. The novel explores themes of identity, madness, and the search for meaning in a confusing world.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Children's Literature · 971 words
First lines
Oh, Mulligan's bar was the deuce of a place To drink and to fight, and to gamble and race; The height of choice spirits from near and from far Were all concentrated on Mulligan's bar.
There was "Jerry the Swell", and the jockey-boy Ned, "Dog-bite-me" -- so called from the shape of his head -- And a man whom the boys, in their musical slang, Designed as the "Gaffer of Mulligan's Gang".
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Mulligan's Mare is listed on Textopian as a short story by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Children's Literature
- Length: 971 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The story of 'Mulligan's Mare' is a made-up narrative involving imaginary events and characters.
- Adventure — The narrative consists of exciting and daring experiences faced by the protagonist.
- Children's Literature — The charm, humor, imaginative story, and moral lesson make the book an ideal read for children.
Tags
horse · Australia · bush · adventure · friendship · courage · rural · life lessons · nature · animals · humor · family