Saltbush Bill on the Patriarchs
The Patriarchs by Andrew Barton Paterson is a collection of short stories that explore the lives and experiences of the early settlers in Australia. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian outback and its inhabitants, as well as its exploration of themes such as isolation, loneliness, and the human condition. The stories are written in a lyrical and poetic style, which adds to their emotional impact and depth. Overall, The Patriarchs is a classic work of Australian literature that continues to captivate readers with its beauty and insight.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Adventure, Australian Literature · 1,050 words
First lines
Come all you little rouseabouts and climb upon my knee; To-day, you see, is Christmas Day, and so it's up to me To give you some instruction like -- a kind of Christmas tale -- So name your yarn, and off she goes. What, "Jonah and the Whale"?
Well, whales is sheep I've never shore; I've never been to sea, So all them great Leviathans is mysteries to me; But there's a tale the Bible tells I fully understand, About the time the Patriarchs were settling on the land.
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Saltbush Bill on the Patriarchs is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Adventure, Australian Literature, Historical, Humor
- Length: 1,050 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Saltbush Bill on the Patriarchs is a collection of poems by Andrew Barton Paterson, and thus falls under the poetry genre.
- Adventure — The poems revolve around the character Saltbush Bill, a drover, who often finds himself in adventurous scenarios in the Australian outback.
- Australian Literature — Andrew Barton Paterson was an Australian author and his works, including Saltbush Bill, reflect the culture, landscape, and society of Australia.
- Historical — Paterson's works often reflect the past, and provide a historical depiction of rural and outback life in Australia.
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Australian literature · classic · novel · outback · adventure · nature · wildlife · travel · exploration · history · culture · family