Old Pardon, the Son of Reprieve
The Son of Reprieve by Andrew Barton Paterson is a novel that explores themes of redemption and forgiveness through the eyes of its protagonist, Old Pardon. The story follows Old Pardon's journey as he seeks to make amends for his past mistakes and find peace in his later years. Through his experiences, Paterson examines the complexities of human nature and the power of forgiveness to heal even the deepest wounds.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Literary Fiction · 2,183 words
First lines
You never heard tell of the story? Well, now, I can hardly believe! Never heard of the honour and glory Of Pardon, the son of Reprieve? But maybe you're only a Johnnie And don't know a horse from a hoe? Well, well, don't get angry, my sonny, But, really, a young un should know.
They bred him out back on the 'Never', His mother was Mameluke breed. To the front -- and then stay there -- was ever The root of the Mameluke creed. He seemed to inherit their wiry Strong frames -- and their pluck to receive -- As hard as a flint and as fiery Was Pardon, the son of Reprieve.
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Old Pardon, the Son of Reprieve is listed on Textopian as a short story by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,183 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period, with a focus on everyday life and events.
- Adventure — The narrative focuses on Old Pardon's thrilling experiences and challenges.
- Literary Fiction — Paterson's use of language and character development places this work in the genre of literary fiction.
Tags
Australian literature · colonialism · frontier life · outback · adventure · exploration · nature · wildlife · environment · history · culture · society