Project Gutenberg 2005-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 59 Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James) 1876 1938 Dennis, Clarence James Gye, Hal 1888 1967 Gye, Harold Frederick Neville Digger Smith E-text prepared by Geoffrey Cowling "Digger Smith" by C. J. Dennis is a work of poetry written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This collection of verse explores the experiences of Australian soldiers during the war and aims to capture their emotions, struggles, and the impact of war on individuals and families back home. The topic revolves around themes of loss, bravery, and the everyday lives of those affected by the war, portrayed through the character of Digger Smith and his interactions with his community. The narrative unfolds through a series of poems that delve into the life of Digger Smith, a soldier who returns from war with a prosthetic leg. Through his eyes and the voices of those around him, readers witness the challenges faced by veterans adjusting back to civilian life, including the longing for loved ones and the bittersweet nostalgia for the past. The interactions between Digger and his friends, family, and the community encapsulate the harsh realities of war, while also infusing humor and warmth, portraying a resilient spirit amidst sorrow. Ultimately, “Digger Smith” is a poignant reflection on the cost of war, community bonds, and the enduring spirit of those who serve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Australian poetry PR Text Australia World War I Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 111164 108893 2024-10-07T06:01:11.817511 2023-09-07T07:36:15.788603 text/html text/html 103594 2020-12-14T09:00:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 3987060 2020-12-14T09:00:12 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 3237559 2024-10-07T06:01:27.788503 application/epub+zip 3231337 2024-10-07T06:01:18.102489 application/epub+zip 102979 2024-10-07T06:01:12.163515 application/epub+zip 4228747 2024-10-07T06:01:30.698429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4213753 2024-10-07T06:01:21.443478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146043 2022-09-07T22:16:30.498746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83740 83722 2024-10-07T06:01:11.193541 2023-09-07T07:36:15.233602 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 83555 2020-12-14T09:00:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33372 2020-12-14T09:00:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20502 2024-10-07T06:01:30.868686 application/rdf+xml 11667 2024-10-07T06:01:12.276516 image/jpeg 2203 2024-10-07T06:01:12.217518 image/jpeg 3482791 2024-10-07T06:01:11.916576 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia