The All Right 'Un
As John navigates this challenge, he finds himself caught up in a series of absurd and humorous situations, as he tries to make the most of his windfall before it's too late. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming butler, a charming socialite, and a mysterious woman who may or may not be trying to scam him. Throughout the novel, Paterson employs a witty and satirical tone, poking fun at the excesses of wealth and society while also exploring themes of morality, class, and identity. The All Right 'Un is a delightful and entertaining read that will leave you chuckling and thinking long after you finish the last page.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Australian Literature · 503 words
First lines
He came from 'further out', That land of heat and drought And dust and gravel. He got a touch of sun, And rested at the run Until his cure was done, And he could travel.
When spring had decked the plain, He flitted off again As flit the swallows. And from that western land, When many months were spanned, A letter came to hand, Which read as follows:
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The All Right 'Un is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Australian Literature, Humor, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 503 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Literary Fiction — The themes explore human relationships and moral complexities, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Australian Literature — The setting and cultural references are distinctly Australian, reflecting the country's literary tradition.
- Humor — The tone and some elements of the narrative contain humor, particularly in the portrayal of characters and situations.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · adventure novel · outback setting · frontier life · colonialism · nature writing · travel literature · exploration · historical fiction · 19th century literature · British literature