Fiction Fields of Australia
Fiction Fields of Australia is a collection of short stories by Australian author Frederick Sinnett. The stories explore the lives of ordinary Australians living in rural and urban settings. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the outback to the city, and feature characters from all walks of life. The stories explore themes of family, friendship, love, loss, and identity. They are often humorous and poignant, and provide a unique insight into the lives of Australians. The stories are written in a style that is both accessible and engaging, and will appeal to readers of all ages. Fiction Fields of Australia is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian literature. It is a collection of stories that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading.
By Frederick Sinnett · First published 1856 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction · 9,439 words
First lines
Man can no more do without works of fiction than he can do without clothing, and, indeed, not so well; for, where climate is propitious, and manners simple, people often manage to loiter down the road of life without any of the "lendings" that Lear cast away from him; yet, nevertheless, with nothing between the blue heaven and their polished skins, they will gather in a circle round some dusky orator or vocalist, as his imagination bodies forth the forms of things unknown, to the entertainment and elevation of his hearers. To amend our first proposition, then, works of fiction being more necessary, and universally disseminated, than clothing, they still resemble clothing in this, that they take different shapes and fashions in different ages. In the days of Chaucer--
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Fiction Fields of Australia is listed on Textopian as an essay by Frederick Sinnett, dated 1856 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Frederick Sinnett
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction, Mystery Fiction
- Length: 9,439 words
- Structure: 1 section, 287 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Australia and follows the story of Frederick Sinnett, suggesting a historical context.
- Adventure Fiction — The book follows Frederick Sinnett's journey through Australia, suggesting an adventurous plot.
- Romance Fiction — The book follows Frederick Sinnett's romantic relationships with various characters, suggesting a romantic plot.
- Mystery Fiction — The book follows Frederick Sinnett's attempts to uncover the truth about his past, suggesting a mysterious plot.
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fiction · Australia · literature · novel · narrative · landscape · culture · identity · exploration · adventure · historical · characters