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Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913)

A comparison of the Backblock Ballads books by C.J. Dennis

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

C.J. Dennis published Backblock Ballads and Other Verses in 1913, but it did not sell very well; however, twenty-one of its poems were included in his later book, Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (along with an additional sixteen poems), published in 1918, which achieved great … [Read more...] about A comparison of the Backblock Ballads books by C.J. Dennis

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Glossary [for Backblock Ballads and Other Verses, by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This glossary by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913).] Glossary. For the use of the thoroughly genteel. Ar, an exclamation expressive of surprise, sorrow, joy, contempt, pity, etc., according to the manner of utterance. Back … [Read more...] about Glossary [for Backblock Ballads and Other Verses, by C.J. Dennis]

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Overweight [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Overweight. Me heart strings are … [Read more...] about Overweight [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Brown’s Tram [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Brown’s Tram. A city clerk was … [Read more...] about Brown’s Tram [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Suburbia — A Yearn [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Suburbia — A Yearn. O man with a … [Read more...] about Suburbia — A Yearn [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Eternal Circle [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Eternal Circle. Now, a … [Read more...] about The Eternal Circle [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Moonshine [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Moonshine. I love you, dear; o’ … [Read more...] about Moonshine [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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A Ballad of Elderly Kids [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] A Ballad of Elderly Kids. Now … [Read more...] about A Ballad of Elderly Kids [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Weighed In [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Weighed In. There’s mourning on … [Read more...] about Weighed In [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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It Was Never Contemplated [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] It Was Never Contemplated. When … [Read more...] about It Was Never Contemplated [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The First Elective Ministry [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The First Elective Ministry. In … [Read more...] about The First Elective Ministry [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Yarra Flats [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Yarra Flats. A spieler came to … [Read more...] about Yarra Flats [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Under the Party Plan [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Under the Party Plan. [This is … [Read more...] about Under the Party Plan [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Royal Hat [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Royal Hat. Now a hat is a … [Read more...] about The Royal Hat [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Nearing Drums [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Nearing Drums. Beside my own … [Read more...] about The Nearing Drums [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Idolators [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Idolators. The veil was rent, … [Read more...] about The Idolators [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Martyred Democrat [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Martyred Democrat. A … [Read more...] about The Martyred Democrat [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Tory [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Tory. In “the early eocene” … [Read more...] about The Tory [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Brothers o’ Mine [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Brothers o’ Mine. Brothers o’ … [Read more...] about Brothers o’ Mine [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Toolangi [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Toolangi. He was obviously … [Read more...] about Toolangi [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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On the Land [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] On the Land. Oh, listen you young … [Read more...] about On the Land [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Comin’ ’Ome frum Shearin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Comin’ ’Ome frum Shearin’. The … [Read more...] about Comin’ ’Ome frum Shearin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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The Bleating [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Bleating. Lo, I listened to … [Read more...] about The Bleating [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Cleanin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Cleanin’. The Kings thet lives in … [Read more...] about Cleanin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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Me an’ Bates [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Me an’ Bates. Schoolmates — me … [Read more...] about Me an’ Bates [poem by C.J. Dennis]

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