y separately published work icon Backblock Ballads and Other Verses selected work   poetry   humour  
  • Author:agent Den http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/dennis-c-j-clarence-james
Issue Details: First known date: 1913... 1913 Backblock Ballads and Other Verses
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson , 1918 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
An Old Masteri"We were cartin' lathes and palin's from the slopes of Mount St Leonard,", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 11-14)
'Paw'i"Haw! Ai've just obteened a pension for mai Paw.", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 15-18)
The Buildersi"Behold, I built a fowlhouse in my yard!", Den , single work poetry (p. 19-22)
Wheati"'Sowin' things an' growin' things, an' watchin' of 'em", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 23-26)
The Loversi"One idle hour she sought to see", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
'Got a Fag'i"He was tall and tough and stringy, with the shoulders of an axeman,", Den , single work poetry humour (p. 29-33)
The Chase of Agesi"Light of my lives! Is the time not yet?", Den , single work poetry (p. 34-36)
A Guide for Poitsi"I ain't no verse- 'og. When I busts in song", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 37-41)
Grimbles and the Gnadi"It was told me by a bushman, bald and bent, and very old,", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 42-48)
Langwidgei"'The flamin' cows!' 'e ses; 'e did, an' worse;", Den , single work poetry (p. 49-51)
The Joy Ridei"Ah Gawd! It makes me sick to think", Den , single work poetry (p. 52-56)
The Homeward Tracki"Once a year we lumber southward with the clip from Yarradee;", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 57-58)
Sore Throati"The pale young man he comes to me,", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 59-62)
When the Sun's Behind the Hilli"There's a soft and peaceful feeling", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 63-65)
'Urry!i"Now. Now. Ma-til-der! Ain't cher dressed yet? I declare, the girl ain't up!", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 66-70)
Hopeful Hawkinsi"Hawkins wasn't in the swim at all in Dingo Flat,", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 71-74)
Timberlandi"Tell your tales of pleasant cities, where processions never ending", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 75-78)
Wearyi"Aw, I'm sick o' the whole darn human race,", Den , single work poetry humour (p. 78-79)
Hymn of Futilityi"Lord, Thou hast given unto us a land.", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 80-84)
A Song of Raini"Because a little vagrant wind veered south from China Sea;", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 85-88)
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