The Songs Of A Sentimental Bloke is a classic Australian novel written by C.J. Dennis. The book tells the story of Bill, a working-class man who falls in love with a woman named Doreen. The novel is written in verse and captures the language and culture of the Australian working class in the early 20th century. The story follows Bill as he navigates the ups and downs of his relationship with Doreen, his friendships with other working-class men, and his experiences in the city of Melbourne. The novel is known for its humor, ...
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The Songs Of A Sentimental Bloke is a classic Australian novel written by C.J. Dennis. The book tells the story of Bill, a working-class man who falls in love with a woman named Doreen. The novel is written in verse and captures the language and culture of the Australian working class in the early 20th century. The story follows Bill as he navigates the ups and downs of his relationship with Doreen, his friendships with other working-class men, and his experiences in the city of Melbourne. The novel is known for its humor, its use of Australian slang, and its portrayal of the struggles and joys of everyday life. The Songs Of A Sentimental Bloke is a beloved classic of Australian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Australia.But, 'struth, the wimmin! 'Ow they love this frill! Fer Auntie Liz, an' Mar, o' course, wus there; An' Mar's two uncles' wives, an' Cousin Lil, An' 'arf a dozen more to grin and stare. I couldn't make me 'ands fit anywhere! I felt like I wus up afore the Beak! But my Doreen she never turns a 'air, Nor misses once when it's 'er turn to speak.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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