The Two Devines
The Two Devines by Andrew Barton Paterson is a novel that tells the story of two sisters, Emily and Dorothy, who are both in love with the same man, John. The book explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal as the characters navigate their complex relationships. With its vivid descriptions of the Australian outback and its memorable characters, The Two Devines is a classic of Australian literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1908 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy · 588 words
First lines
It was shearing-time at the Myall Lake, And there rose the sound thro' the livelong day Of the constant clash that the shear-blades make When the fastest shearers are making play, But there wasn't a man in the shearers' lines That could shear a sheep with the two Devines.
They had rung the sheds of the east and west, Had beaten the cracks of the Walgett side, And the Cooma shearers had giv'n them best -- When they saw them shear, they were satisfied. From the southern slopes to the western pines They were noted men, were the two Devines.
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The Two Devines is listed on Textopian as a short story by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Action, Literary Fiction
- Length: 588 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The book 'The Two Devines' by Andrew Barton Paterson has a highly dramatic plot, featuring intense character arcs and consequential conflicts.
- Romance — Romantic elements are present, as the protagonists' relationship significantly influences their decisions and overall story.
- Comedy — Paterson uses both situational and witty humor throughout the book, often to lighten graver themes in the story.
- Action — The Two Devines contains several sequences of high-intensity action, contributing to the overall drama of the narrative.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · adventure novel · frontier history · colonialism · exploration · nature writing · travel literature · historical fiction · romance · gothic fiction · supernatural elements