Some Day by Henry Lawson (1909)
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his rural home after years away and becomes embroiled in the lives of those he left behind. He struggles with feelings of guilt and responsibility towards his family, particularly his mother, while also confronting the harsh realities of their poverty-stricken existence. Through his experiences, the narrative explores themes of identity, community, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1909 · Genre: Realism, Romance, Adventure · 1,223 words
First lines
The two travellers had yarned late in their camp, and the moon was getting low down through the mulga. Mitchell's mate had just finished a rather racy yarn, but it seemed to fall flat on Mitchell -- he was in a sentimental mood. He smoked a while, and thought, and then said:
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Some Day is listed on Textopian as a short story by Henry Lawson, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realism, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 1,223 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Realism — The narrative focuses on the everyday life and struggles of ordinary people, capturing the harsh realities of life in the Australian outback.
- Romance — The story includes a romantic subplot involving Mitchell's feelings for a girl, which adds emotional depth to the narrative.
- Adventure — The setting and lifestyle of the characters involve travel and survival in the Australian bush, typical of adventure narratives.
- Drama — The story explores themes of unfulfilled dreams and personal reflection, creating a dramatic tension in the protagonist's life.
Tags
Australian Literature · Short Story Collection · Realism · Social Commentary · Poverty · Outback Life · Working Class · Rural Australia · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Classic Australian Literature · 19th Century Literature