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Title: The Man from Snowy River

Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: Australian

Credits: Produced by A. Light, Sheridan Ash, and David Widger

Summary: "The Man from Snowy River" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of poems that celebrates the spirit of the Australian bush, likely written in the late 19th century. The poems explore themes of bravery, adventure, and the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape, with a focus on the lives and experiences of bushmen and their horses. The titular character, the man from Snowy River, embodies the ideal of the fearless and skilled horseman, representing the deep connection between people and their environment. At the start of the work, Paterson introduces the setting with a sense of urgency as riders gather to capture a runaway colt from wild bush horses, showcasing the competitive nature of bushmen. Among them is a young, seemingly unlikely contender from Snowy River, who is encouraged by Clancy, a skilled horseman. The opening verses create a vivid image of camaraderie and determination, laying the groundwork for tales of bravery and tradition that resonate throughout the collection. Overall, Paterson's work invites readers into a world of adventure and nostalgia, richly depicting the challenges and triumphs in the Australian bush. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941

EBook No.: 213

Published: Feb 1, 1995

Downloads: 583

Language: English

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Man from Snowy River

Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: Australian

Credits: Produced by A. Light, Sheridan Ash, and David Widger

Summary: "The Man from Snowy River" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of poems that celebrates the spirit of the Australian bush, likely written in the late 19th century. The poems explore themes of bravery, adventure, and the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape, with a focus on the lives and experiences of bushmen and their horses. The titular character, the man from Snowy River, embodies the ideal of the fearless and skilled horseman, representing the deep connection between people and their environment. At the start of the work, Paterson introduces the setting with a sense of urgency as riders gather to capture a runaway colt from wild bush horses, showcasing the competitive nature of bushmen. Among them is a young, seemingly unlikely contender from Snowy River, who is encouraged by Clancy, a skilled horseman. The opening verses create a vivid image of camaraderie and determination, laying the groundwork for tales of bravery and tradition that resonate throughout the collection. Overall, Paterson's work invites readers into a world of adventure and nostalgia, richly depicting the challenges and triumphs in the Australian bush. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941

EBook No.: 213

Published: Feb 1, 1995

Downloads: 583

Language: English

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.