Doreen by C.J. Dennis (1920)
Doreen is a collection of poems by C.J. Dennis, published in 1922. The poems tell the story of a young girl, Doreen, and her adventures in the Australian bush. The poems explore themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. Doreen is a free-spirited girl who loves to explore and experience the wonders of the bush. She meets a variety of characters, from a wise old kookaburra to a mischievous wombat, and learns valuable lessons about life and nature. The poems are written in a light-hearted and humorous style, and are full of vivid imagery and descriptions of the Australian bush.
By C.J. Dennis · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Romance · 4 chapters · 3,397 words
First lines
The little gipsy vi'lits, they wus peepin' thro' the green As she come walkin' in the grass, me little wife, Doreen. The sun shone on the sassafras, where thrushes sung a bar. --The 'ope an' worry uv our lives wus yelling fer 'is Mar.-- I watched 'er comin' down the green; the sun wus on 'er 'air-- Jist the woman that I marri'd, when me luck wus 'eading fair.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: C.J. Dennis
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Romance, Australian Literature
- Length: 3,397 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Doreen is a collection of poems written by C.J. Dennis, making it a work of poetry.
- Humor — Doreen is a humorous collection of poems, with many of the poems featuring lighthearted and comedic themes.
- Romance — Many of the poems in Doreen feature romantic themes, such as love and courtship.
- Australian Literature — Doreen is an Australian work of literature, written by C.J. Dennis, an Australian poet.
Tags
poetry · Australian literature · humor · romance · satire · nature · social commentary · character study · rural life · love · nostalgia · lyrical
Contents
- Chapter 1: Washing Day
- Chapter 2: Logic and Spotted Dog
- Chapter 3: Vi'lits
- Chapter 4: Possum