Out of Sight
Out of Sight by Andrew Barton Paterson is a novel that tells the story of a man named Jack who becomes lost in the Australian outback after his horse runs away with him. The book follows Jack's journey as he navigates the harsh landscape and confronts his own mortality. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a Aboriginal woman named Katy who helps him find his way back to civilization. Throughout the novel, Paterson explores themes of isolation, survival, and the human condition.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1908 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Action · 251 words
First lines
They held a polo meeting at a little country town, And all the local sportsmen came to win themselves renown. There came two strangers with a horse, and I am much afraid They both belonged to what is called 'the take-you-down brigade'.
They said their horse could jump like fun, and asked an amateur To ride him in the steeplechase, and told him they were sure, The last time round, he'd sail away with such a swallow's flight The rest would never see him go -- he'd finish out of sight.
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Out of Sight is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Action, Suspense
- Length: 251 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — As the book is a narrative with fictional characters and events that don't correlate with actual events, personalities, or places.
- Adventure — The book contains many thrilling scenes involving ventures through various settings and challenges the characters face.
- Action — The story is characterized by energetic scenes of physical activity and vibrant plots and confrontations.
- Suspense — The book holds the reader's attention by providing an atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation regarding the eventual outcome of the plot.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · adventure novel · outback adventure · frontier life · exploration · travel writing · nature writing · environmentalism · human relationships · psychological drama · mystery