An Outback Marriage by Andrew Barton Paterson

Name: An Outback Marriage
Author: Andrew Barton Paterson

"An Outback Marriage" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson in 1907. The story follows the lives of two young people, Jack and Mary, who are married in a remote outback station in Australia. The novel explores themes of love, isolation, and the challenges of living in a harsh environment. Through the eyes of the protagonists, Paterson portrays the beauty and danger of the Australian outback, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of its inhabitants.

By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romantic, Adventure · 29 chapters · 95,168 words

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It was a summer's evening in Sydney, and the north-east wind that comes / down from New Guinea and the tropical islands over leagues of warm sea, / brought on its wings a heavy depressing moisture. In the streets people / walked listlessly, perspired, mopped themselves, and abused their / much-vaunted climate. Everyone who could manage it was out of town, / either on the heights of Moss Vale or the Blue Mountains, escaping from / the Inferno of Sydney.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romantic, Adventure, Literary Fiction
Length: 95,168 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 1,360 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The novel is set in late 19th-century Australia, depicting the landscape and people of Australia's backcountry, making the historical fiction genre particularly relevant.
Romantic — The book centers on a love story between a young man and a woman who meet in the Australian outback, making the romantic genre applicable.
Adventure — The narrative features outdoor settings, horse rides, and the search for a lost inheritance, which warrant its categorization as an adventure story.
Literary Fiction — The novel's exploration of cultural distinctions, powerful description of the landscape, and detailed character development classify it as literary fiction.