Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 83 Lawson, Henry 1867 1922 Lawson, Henry Archibald Hertzberg The Rising of the Court Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. The rising of the court -- "Roll up at Talbragar" -- Wanted by the police -- The bath -- Instinct gone wrong -- The hypnotized township -- The exciseman -- Mateship in Shakespeare's Rome. Produced by Geoffrey Cowling, and David Widger "The Rising of the Court" by Henry Lawson is a collection of prose stories written during the late 19th century. The text presents a vivid and often critical portrayal of the judicial system, showcasing the lives of the marginalized and the struggles faced by those entangled in the legal system. The opening portion introduces various characters, including Mrs. Johnson and One-Eyed Kate, who navigate this dingy legal world filled with pain, injustice, and the quest for dignity amid adversity. The opening of the work sets the stage in a cramped, desolate court room where the underprivileged congregate, highlighting their experiences and the indifferent machinery of justice. It introduces a weary narrator who observes the courtroom's events, filled with a mix of cynicism and hope as he shares thoughts on the characters around him, from desperate drunks to women caught in a cycle of poverty and despair. Through a blend of poignant imagery and biting commentary, Lawson immerses the reader in the scene, emphasizing the humanity of those often dismissed by society. The narrative establishes a tone that reflects deep social issues while also hinting at broader themes of camaraderie and resilience among the marginalized. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Fiction Australia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Australia Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 216680 216681 2024-10-03T13:30:20.333759 2023-10-04T04:13:10.688103 text/html text/html 224123 2021-01-27T00:47:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 77329 2021-01-27T00:47:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 147428 2024-10-03T13:30:25.955716 application/epub+zip 149557 2024-10-03T13:30:22.245740 application/epub+zip 149557 2024-10-03T13:30:21.042757 application/epub+zip 275551 2024-10-03T13:30:28.586729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266890 2024-10-03T13:30:25.243709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224911 2022-09-04T06:05:56.678116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184800 184771 2024-10-03T13:30:19.758739 2023-10-04T04:13:10.343098 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 186483 2018-03-09T14:02:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 73071 2018-03-18T11:15:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 184671 2009-07-25T08:45:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72770 2009-07-25T08:46:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22430 2024-10-03T13:30:28.721684 application/rdf+xml 12631 2024-10-03T13:30:21.598746 image/jpeg 3736 2024-10-03T13:30:21.314772 image/jpeg 143729 2024-10-03T13:30:20.352764 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