My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs

Name: My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs
Author: Henry Lawson

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 · 14,270 words

First lines

DEDICATED, WITHOUT PERMISSION, TO MY GENEROUS PATRON IN TWO HEMISPHERES, EARL BEAUCHAMP, ERSTWHILE OF NEW SOUTH WALES, WHO WAS "TOO DEMOCRATIC FOR THE COUNTRY HE WAS SENT TO GOVERN."

Acknowledgment: IN giving the usual acknowledgment to the Bulletin, I wish particularly to thank James Edmond, the Editor.

What this Textopian page supports

My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs is listed on Textopian as a novel by Henry Lawson, dated 1915 CE.

This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.

Work type: Novel
Author: Henry Lawson
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Australian Literature, Historical Fiction, Military Fiction
Length: 14,270 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 393 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

Good citation fit

Work identity for My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs by Henry Lawson
Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
Readability and classroom-planning context
Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph

Discussion starters

What should a reader notice first when entering My Army, O, My Army! and Other Songs?
How does this novel by Henry Lawson fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?

Similar titles

Genres

Poetry — The book is a collection of songs written by Henry Lawson, which are written in a poetic style.
Australian Literature — Henry Lawson is an Australian author, and the book is a collection of his works.
Historical Fiction — The book contains songs that reflect the history and culture of Australia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Military Fiction — The title of the book, 'My Army, O, My Army!' suggests a focus on military themes.