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Sentimental Bloke
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Sentimental Bloke
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) C. j. Dennis
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| Series | A&R Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:336 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 128 |
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| Category/Genre | Prose - non-fiction |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780207197352
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| Classifications | Dewey:A821.2 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
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| Publication Date |
19 November 2001 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
First published as the Songs of A Sentimental Bloke in 1915, this collection of verse-tales showcases Dennis' trademark wit and insight. the work of the 'laureate of the larrikin' has long been part of Australian cultural life - the tales of Ginger Mick, Doreen and the other memorable characters are ingrained into our collective consciousness, and from being an immediate bests seller back in 1915 have gone on to be adapted to film, theatre and music.
Author Biography
Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis (C. J. Dennis) was born in Auburn, South Australia, on 7 September 1876. He worked as a solicitor's clerk, journalist and bartender, before becoming one of Australia's most treasured poets with his publications of, among others, The Sentimental Bloke, The Moods of Ginger Mick, Digger Smith and The Glugs of Gosh.
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