Buckolts' Gate by Henry Lawson
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his rural home after years away and becomes embroiled in a conflict with the local landowner over a disputed property boundary. The narrative explores themes of identity, community, and the complexities of Australian rural life during this period.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1907 · Genre: Australian Literature, Drama, Romance · 7,348 words
First lines
PROLOGUE.
Old Abel Albury had a genius for getting the bull by the tail with a tight grip, and holding on with both hands and an obstinacy born of ignorance-and not necessarily for the sake of self-preservation or selfishness-while all the time the bull might be, so to speak, rooting up life-long friendships and neighbourly relations, and upsetting domestic customs and traditions with his horns.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Australian Literature, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Family Saga
- Length: 7,348 words
- Structure: 1 section, 158 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Australian Literature — The story is set in Australia and reflects the rural life, culture, and social dynamics of the Australian bush.
- Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional conflicts, misunderstandings, and resolutions among the characters.
- Romance — Central to the plot is the romantic relationship between Mary and Harry, including themes of love, jealousy, and reconciliation.
- Comedy — The story contains humorous elements, particularly through the character of Uncle Abel and his misunderstandings.
Tags
Australian Literature · Short Stories · Regional Fiction · Outback Setting · Colonial Era · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Poverty · Isolation · Loneliness · Disillusionment · Realism