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Title: The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke
Note: Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke" by C. J. Dennis is a collection of humorous and poignant poems created in the early 20th century. The work introduces us to the main character, an Australian everyman known as the "Sentimental Bloke," who navigates the complexities of love, life, and identity in a vibrant, colloquial style. Through his musings, the reader encounters his deep affection for a woman named Doreen, which places emphasis on themes of romance, aspiration, and the struggles of growing up. The opening of the collection presents a vivid tableau of the Bloke's feelings as he grapples with unfulfilled dreams amidst the beauty of springtime. His heart races with a desire for connection while he laments the loss of past joys, expressing a raw yearning for something greater. As he describes his encounters with Doreen, the Bloke's feelings oscillate between infatuation and insecurity, providing a humorous yet heartfelt glimpse into his psyche. This introductory section sets the stage for a rich exploration of love and life's intricacies through Dennis's distinctive voice and wit, engaging readers in a journey marked by both lyrical beauty and genuine emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James), 1876-1938
EBook No.: 4730
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Australian poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke
Note: Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke" by C. J. Dennis is a collection of humorous and poignant poems created in the early 20th century. The work introduces us to the main character, an Australian everyman known as the "Sentimental Bloke," who navigates the complexities of love, life, and identity in a vibrant, colloquial style. Through his musings, the reader encounters his deep affection for a woman named Doreen, which places emphasis on themes of romance, aspiration, and the struggles of growing up. The opening of the collection presents a vivid tableau of the Bloke's feelings as he grapples with unfulfilled dreams amidst the beauty of springtime. His heart races with a desire for connection while he laments the loss of past joys, expressing a raw yearning for something greater. As he describes his encounters with Doreen, the Bloke's feelings oscillate between infatuation and insecurity, providing a humorous yet heartfelt glimpse into his psyche. This introductory section sets the stage for a rich exploration of love and life's intricacies through Dennis's distinctive voice and wit, engaging readers in a journey marked by both lyrical beauty and genuine emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James), 1876-1938
EBook No.: 4730
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Australian poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.