Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870) was an Australian author, best known for his poem “Gone”. He wrote many poems, but this is often considered his masterpiece.
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Charles James Dennis, better known as C. J. Dennis, was one of Australia’s most prolific and successful poets and authors. His humorous poems about Australian life established him as the poet of the ordinary Australian bloke
The song is a representation of the Australian sunrises, which are so beautiful and majestic. The lyrics reflect that – it’s a new dawn, new day. It’s bright and shiny, full of hope and promise.
This post is all about the Boycotting The Dawn which is written by Louisa Lawson during the year (1848-1920).
The Shearers Wife is an Australian poem. It was written by Louis Esson and his duration year is (1879-1943). The Shearers Wife was written to celebrate Australia’s heritage that included bush workers, farmers and rural life.
Henry Kendall was an Australian poet. His poems were primarily concerned with the native landscape of his homeland and its animals, including kangaroos, platypuses and emus.
An Australian Girl is the autobiography of Ethel Castilla, a woman who lead an extraordinary life and is remembered fondly across the country.
The poem “Our Own Flag” was written by Australian poet Banjo Paterson. The poem describes an Australian flag that is unique and different from others, specifically the Union Jack, as well as other flags around the world.
George Essex Evans was an Australian critic, essayist, poet and novelist. This post is about his poem A Nocturne.
Here, Banjo Paterson tells Santa Claus’s story. It’s a lovely poem that is definitely worth a read if you want your children to discover the magic of Christmas.