My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs
Henry Lawson's My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs is a collection of poems and songs that explore the themes of patriotism, war, and the human condition. The poems and songs are written in a variety of styles, from traditional ballads to more modern free verse. The collection includes some of Lawson's best-known works, such as "The Ballad of the Drover" and "The Old Bark School". The poems and songs are accompanied by a brief introduction that provides an overview of Lawson's life and work. My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs is an essential collection for anyone interested in the works of one of Australia's most beloved poets.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Australian Literature, Historical Fiction · 32 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: Dedication and Acknowledgement
- Chapter 2: My Army, O, My Army!
- Chapter 3: Song of the Dardanelles
- Chapter 4: Peddling Round the World
- Chapter 5: Grey Wolves Grey
- Chapter 6: Interlude, Callaghan's Hotel
- Chapter 7: The March of Ivan
- Chapter 8: Mostly Slavonic - Peter Michaelov
- Chapter 9: Mostly Slavonic - the Brandenburgers
- Chapter 10: Mostly Slavonic - the Blue Danube
- Chapter 11: Mostly Slavonic - the Peasantry
- Chapter 12: Mostly Slavonic - the Russian March
- Chapter 13: An Interlude of Peace, the Fairy West
- Chapter 14: Dawgs of War
- Chapter 15: A Slight Misunderstanding at the Jasper Gate
- Chapter 16: A Mixed Battle Song
- Chapter 17: The Three Quiet Gentlemen
- Chapter 18: The Unknown God - a Phantasy of Optimism
- Chapter 19: The Captains
- Chapter 20: Interlude, a Dirge of Joy
- Chapter 21: A New John Bull
- Chapter 22: The Vanguard
- Chapter 23: Said the Kaiser to the Spy
- Chapter 24: The Old Stockman's Lament
- Chapter 25: A Fantasy of War
- Chapter 26: Interlude, a Mate Can Do No Wrong
- Chapter 27: The Lady of the Motor-car
- Chapter 28: Young Kings and Old
- Chapter 29: Interlude
- Chapter 30: The Route March
- Chapter 31: Fighting Hard
- Chapter 32: Booth's Drum
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