The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke by C.J. Dennis
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a classic Australian poem written by C.J. Dennis in 1915. It tells the story of Bill, a larrikin from the slums of Melbourne, and his journey to find love. The poem follows Bill as he meets and falls in love with Doreen, a young woman from a respectable family. Despite their differences, the two find a way to make their relationship work, and Bill learns to become a better person in the process. Along the way, Bill experiences a range of emotions, from joy and elation to sadness and despair. The poem is written in a unique style, combining slang and colloquialisms with a lyrical, poetic structure. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of Australians.
By C.J. Dennis · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Humor · 15 chapters · 14,738 words
First lines
The world 'as got me snouted jist a treat;
Crool Forchin's dirty left 'as smote me soul;
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: C.J. Dennis
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Humor, Realism
- Length: 14,738 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 1,882 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a narrative poem written by C.J. Dennis, making it a work of poetry.
- Romance — The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke follows the story of a man's journey to find love, making it a romance.
- Humor — The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is written in a humorous style, making it a work of humor.
- Realism — The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is written in a realistic style, making it a work of realism.
Tags
poetry · Australian literature · humor · sentimentality · working class · love · life · rural · narrative · vernacular · romance · identity
Contents
- Chapter 1: A Spring Song
- Chapter 2: The Intro
- Chapter 3: The Stoush O' Day
- Chapter 4: Doreen
- Chapter 5: The Play
- Chapter 6: The Stror 'at Coot
- Chapter 7: The Siren
- Chapter 8: Mar
- Chapter 9: Pilot Cove
- Chapter 10: Hitched
- Chapter 11: Beef Tea
- Chapter 12: Uncle Jim
- Chapter 13: The Kid
- Chapter 14: The Mooch O' Life
- Chapter 1: The Glossary