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Status
Available
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Publication
Sydney : Angus & Robertson, 1915.
Description
First published in 1915 and one of the most famous works of Australian literature, this verse novel tells the story of rascally Bill and a young woman named Doreen. The book chronicles their courtship and marriage, and Bill's transformation from a thuggish gang member to a contented husband and father.
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Original publication date
1915
1950
Physical description
126 p.; 15 cm
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LibraryThing member Hostie13
CJ Dennis is my favourite Australian writer. I love the way he manages to get the sound of his character's speech into the written word. It can be a challenge to read but once mastered his stories are a delight to read.