The Bush Fire by Ida Lee (1868)
The novel revolves around a devastating bushfire that ravages the countryside, destroying homes and lives. The story centers on a young woman who loses her family in the disaster and must navigate the aftermath of trauma and loss. As she struggles to come to terms with her new reality, she begins to uncover dark secrets about the community's past and the true cause of the fire. Her investigation leads her down a path of danger and deception, forcing her to confront the harsh realities of small-town politics and corruption. Throughout the novel, themes of grief, guilt, and redemption are explored as the protagonist grapples with her own role in the tragedy and seeks justice for those who have been wronged.
By Ida Lee · First published 1868 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Adventure · 616 words
First lines
STOCKMAN (_Loq._).
Wake up, boy! the grass is burning; See the glare across the hill!
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The Bush Fire is listed on Textopian as a novel by Ida Lee, dated 1868 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ida Lee
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Adventure, Nature, Historical
- Length: 616 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Drama — The dialogue and monologue elements, along with the dramatic tension of the fire, align with dramatic storytelling.
- Adventure — The narrative involves a high-stakes situation with characters taking action to save livestock, typical of adventure stories.
- Nature — The vivid descriptions of the natural environment and the bushfire's impact highlight themes related to nature.
Tags
Australian Fiction · Bushfire Drama · Environmental Fiction · Family Saga · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Melancholic Tone · Natural Disaster · Novel of Social Commentary · Regional Australian Setting · Rural Life · Social Realism