The Blue Mountains by Henry Lawson
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his childhood home in the Blue Mountains after being away for several years. He reflects on his past and the people he has known, including a woman with whom he had a romantic relationship. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1901 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Pastoral · 182 words
First lines
Above the ashes straight and tall, Through ferns with moisture dripping, I climb beneath the sandstone wall, My feet on mosses slipping.
Like ramparts round the valley's edge The tinted cliffs are standing, With many a broken wall and ledge, And many a rocky landing.
And round about their rugged feet Deep ferny dells are hidden In shadowed depths, whence dust and heat Are banished and forbidden.
The stream that, crooning to itself, Comes down a tireless rover, Flows calmly to the rocky shelf, And there leaps bravely over.
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The Blue Mountains is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Lawson, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Pastoral, Romantic
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and descriptions are centered around natural landscapes and elements, highlighting the beauty and majesty of the natural world.
- Pastoral — The depiction of serene and idyllic natural settings aligns with the pastoral genre, emphasizing a peaceful rural life.
- Romantic — The emphasis on emotion, nature, and the sublime reflects elements of Romantic literature.
Tags
Australian Literature · Short Story Collection · Regional Fiction · Rural Life · Poverty · Social Commentary · Realism · Literary Fiction · 19th Century Setting · Outback Australia · Working Class · Family Dynamics