The Lost Drink
The Lost Drink, written by Andrew Barton Paterson, is a novel that tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with finding a lost drink after it disappears from his life. Throughout the book, the protagonist embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the lost drink, encountering various characters and experiences along the way. The novel explores themes of nostalgia, longing, and the human desire for connection and meaning in a rapidly changing world.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1908 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 319 words
First lines
I had spent the night in the watch-house -- My head was the size of three -- So I went and asked the chemist To fix up a drink for me; And he brewed it from various bottles With soda and plenty of ice, With something that smelt like lemon, And something that seemed like spice.
It fell on my parching palate Like the dew on a sun-baked plain, And my system began to flourish Like the grass in a soft spring rain; It wandered throughout my being, Suffusing my soul with rest, And I felt as I "scoffed" that liquid That life had a new-found zest.
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The Lost Drink 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, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 319 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a product of the author's imagination anddoes not depict real or historical events.
- Adventure — The story involves a journey or quest, a key characteristic of the adventure genre.
- Drama — Interpersonal relationships and emotional conflicts play a major role in the narrative.
- Mystery — The plot features elements of secrecy and unexplained occurrences.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · adventure novel · lost treasure · outback setting · mystery · thriller · historical fiction · 19th century · Victorian era · colonial Australia · frontier life