Gettin' Back on Dave Regan. a Rather Fishy Yarn
The story revolves around a man named Dave Regan who returns to his hometown after being away for many years. He's been working on the coast and has made a good living, but he's also developed some questionable habits. Upon his return, Dave tries to re-establish himself in the community, but his past actions come back to haunt him. The townspeople are wary of him, and it becomes clear that Dave is not as innocent as he claims to be. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that Dave has been involved in some shady dealings on the coast, and his return to the bush is motivated by a desire to escape the consequences of his actions. The narrative explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature. Through Dave's character, the author raises questions about the morality of individuals who engage in questionable behavior and the ways in which society responds to those who have transgressed. Ultimately, the story is a commentary on the human condition, highlighting the tensions between individual desire and societal expectations.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1901 · Genre: Humor, Australian Literature, Short Story · 5,061 words
First lines
(AS TOLD BY JAMES NOWLETT, BULLOCK-DRIVER)
You might work this yarn up. I've often thought of doin' it meself, but I ain't got the words. I knowed a lot of funny an' rum yarns about the bush, an' I often wished I had the gift o' writin'. I could tell a lot better yarns than the rot they put in books sometimes, but I never had no eddication. But you might be able to work this yarn up-as yer call it.
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Gettin' Back on Dave Regan. a Rather Fishy Yarn from the Bush is listed on Textopian as a novella by Henry Lawson, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Australian Literature, Short Story, Fiction, Bush Fiction
- Length: 5,061 words
- Structure: 1 section, 59 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative is filled with humorous anecdotes and situations, particularly involving pranks and misunderstandings.
- Australian Literature — The story is set in the Australian bush and reflects the culture, language, and lifestyle of rural Australia.
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative focusing on a single incident and its repercussions, typical of short story structure.
- Fiction — The story is a fictional account with invented characters and events.
Tags
Australian literature · Short story · Humor · Satire · Bush life · Outback · Fisherman · Fishing · Adventure · Comedy · Social commentary · Regionalism