Benno and Some of the Push

Name: Benno and Some of the Push
Author: Edward Dyson

The novel follows the adventures of Benno, a young man from a small town in Australia, as he moves to the big city of Melbourne. He quickly finds himself in the midst of a group of young men known as the Push, who are determined to make their mark on the city. Benno is taken under the wing of the Push's leader, a man named Jack, and soon finds himself in the middle of their wild and often dangerous escapades. As he gets to know the other members of the Push, Benno discovers a world of crime, violence, and corruption that he never knew existed. At the same time, Benno also finds himself falling in love with a young woman named Nellie, who is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. As Benno and Nellie's relationship grows, Benno must decide whether to stay with the Push or to leave it all behind and start a new life with Nellie. Benno and Some of the Push is a thrilling and exciting story of adventure, romance, and self-discovery. It is a classic novel that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

By Edward Dyson · First published 1911 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Humor · 13 chapters · 47,694 words

First lines

A RECENT disappointment in love had made Benno a perfect fiend to women. A woman had deceived him; by her perfidy his heart had been broken, his life blighted. At twenty-one and a half he was already embittered, and all through a woman. Henceforward he would give them no quarter. His cynicism would have made you shudder.

"I'm livin' on'y fer revenge," he told Feathers, darkly.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Dyson
Date: 1911 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Humor, Coming of Age
Length: 47,694 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 1,139 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of Benno and his friends, who are part of the Push, a group of larrikins in Melbourne, Australia. This setting and plot suggest a historical fiction genre.
Adventure — The book follows Benno and his friends as they embark on a series of adventures, including a daring escape from a reformatory school and a daring rescue mission. This suggests an adventure genre.
Humor — The book is written in a humorous style, with plenty of jokes and lighthearted moments. This suggests a humor genre.
Coming of Age — The book follows Benno as he grows up and learns about life and friendship. This suggests a coming of age genre.