That Pretty Girl in the Army
The story revolves around a young woman who joins the army to escape her mundane life and find adventure. She becomes disillusioned with the harsh realities of military life and struggles to maintain her sense of identity and purpose. The narrative explores themes of female empowerment, societal expectations, and the challenges faced by women in non-traditional roles.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Humor · 8,592 words
First lines
Now I often sit at Watty's, when the night is very near, With a head that's full of jingles-and the fumes of bottled beer; For I always have a fancy that, if I am over there When the Army prays for Watty, I'm included in the prayer. It would take a lot of praying, lots of thumping on the drum, To prepare our sinful, straying, erring souls for Kingdom Come. But I love my fellow-sinners! and I hope, upon the whole, That the Army gets a hearing when it prays for Watty's soul. From _When the World was Wide_.
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That Pretty Girl in the Army is listed on Textopian as a novel by Henry Lawson, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Humor, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 8,592 words
- Structure: 1 section, 122 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, social commentary, and the human condition, typical of literary fiction.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques societal norms and behaviors, particularly those related to religion and rural life in Australia.
- Humor — The text contains elements of humor, especially in its portrayal of characters and situations.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements, particularly the relationship between the Pretty Girl and Jack Moonlight.
Tags
Australian Literature · Short Story Collection · War Fiction · Soldier's Life · Love Story · Romance · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Realism · Anti-War · Coming of Age