Remailed by Henry Lawson (1907)
The novel revolves around the life of a returned soldier who struggles to adjust to civilian life after serving in World War I. He returns home to his family's farm, but finds it difficult to reconcile with his past and connect with his loved ones. As he navigates his new reality, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the societal expectations placed upon him and feels disconnected from the world around him. His relationships with his family members deteriorate, particularly with his father who is struggling to come to terms with the changes brought about by the war. The novel explores themes of identity, community, and the psychological effects of trauma on individuals and society as a whole. Through the protagonist's struggles, the author sheds light on the complexities of post-war life in rural Australia during this period.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1907 · Genre: Short Story, Realism, Australian Literature · 1,806 words
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There is an old custom prevalent in Australasia -- and other parts, too, perhaps, for that matter -- which, we think, deserves to be written up. It might not be an "honoured" custom from a newspaper manager's or proprietor's point of view, or from the point of view (if any) occupied by the shareholders on the subject; but, nevertheless, it is a time-honoured and a good old custom. Perhaps, for several reasons, it was more prevalent among diggers than with the comparatively settled bushmen of to-day -- the poor, hopeless, wandering swaggy doesn't count in the matter, for he has neither the wherewithal nor the opportunity to honour the old custom; also his movements are too sadly uncertain to permit of his being honoured by it. We refer to the remailing of newspapers and journals from one mate to another.
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Remailed is listed on Textopian as a short story by Henry Lawson, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Realism, Australian Literature, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 1,806 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — The work is a brief narrative focusing on a specific custom and its impact on characters.
- Realism — The story depicts everyday life and ordinary characters in a realistic manner.
- Australian Literature — The setting and cultural context are distinctly Australian, reflecting local customs and lifestyles.
- Humor — The narrative includes humorous elements, particularly in the interactions and situations described.
Tags
Australian Literature · Short Stories · Realism · Social Commentary · Poverty · Outback Life · Working Class · Rural Australia · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Regionalism · Class Struggle