The Corner Man
The Corner Man by Andrew Barton Paterson is a novel that explores the themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human condition. Set in the Australian outback, the story follows the life of a man who has been left behind by society and is struggling to find his place in the world. Through his experiences, the author delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning and purpose. The novel is known for its poetic language and deep psychological insights, making it a thought-provoking and moving read.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1906 · Genre: Adventure, Action, Historical · 360 words
First lines
I dreamed a dream at the midnight deep, When fancies come and go To vex a man in his soothing sleep With thoughts of awful woe -- I dreamed that I was a corner-man Of a nigger minstrel show.
I cracked my jokes, and the building rang With laughter loud and long; I hushed the house as I softly sang An old plantation song -- A tale of the wicked slavery days Of cruelty and wrong.
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The Corner Man is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Historical, Fiction
- Length: 360 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book centers on different adventures and experiences of the main character, fitting the adventure genre.
- Action — The book contains numerous scenes of action featuring the main character's exploits, fitting the action genre.
- Historical — Set in a specific historical period, the book incorporates accurate historical events into its plot, fitting the historical genre.
- Fiction — The events and characters in the book are imagined by the author, fitting the fiction genre.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · colonialism · coming of age · exploration · frontier life · historical fiction · male protagonist · nature writing · outback · psychological drama · relationships