Trooper Campbell by Henry Lawson
The story revolves around a trooper who returns to his home town after serving in the military. He's disillusioned with the harsh realities of war and struggles to adjust to civilian life. The narrative explores themes of identity, community, and the psychological effects of trauma on individuals.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Historical Fiction · 971 words
First lines
One day old Trooper Campbell Rode out to Blackman's Run, His cap-peak and his sabre Were glancing in the sun. 'Twas New Year's Eve, and slowly Across the ridges low The sad Old Year was drifting To where the old years go.
The trooper's mind was reading The love-page of his life -- His love for Mary Wylie Ere she was Blackman's wife; He sorrowed for the sorrows Of the heart a rival won, For he knew that there was trouble Out there on Blackman's Run.
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Trooper Campbell is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Lawson, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Lawson
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western
- Length: 971 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a historical period in Australia, with elements that suggest a realistic portrayal of that time.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of pursuit and action, as seen in the interactions with outlaws and the race against time.
Tags
Australian Literature · Short Story Collection · Outback Fiction · Bushranger Tales · Historical Fiction · Colonial Era · Frontier Life · Cattle Station · Ranching · Sheep Herding · Aboriginal Australians · Indigenous Peoples