Backblock Ballads And Later Verses (1918)

By C.J. Dennis

Book Overview

Backblock Ballads And Later Verses is a collection of poems written by C. J. Dennis and published in 1918. The book contains a selection of Dennis' most popular works, including his famous ""The Sentimental Bloke"" series. The poems in the book are written in a colloquial Australian vernacular, and they deal with themes such as love, friendship, and the struggles of working-class life. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section containing the ballads and the second section containing the later verses. The ballads are written in a more traditional style, while the later verses are more experimental and modern. Overall, Backblock Ballads And Later Verses is a classic work of Australian poetry that captures the spirit of the country and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164086405
• ISBN13: 9781164086406
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"