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C. J. Dennis (subject) (1876-1938)

Clarrie Dennis’ Message to Lauraites: Laura Days [poem and letter by C. J. Dennis, 1 July 1932]

26 January 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article includes both a poem and a letter by C. J. Dennis; it was published in The Laura Standard and Crystal Brook Courier (Laura, SA), 1 July 1932.] Clarrie Dennis’ message to Lauraites. Laura Days. Dreaming to-day in a forest green Where the great … [Read more...] about Clarrie Dennis’ Message to Lauraites: Laura Days [poem and letter by C. J. Dennis, 1 July 1932]

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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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The Sentimental Bloke [review, 6 November 1915]

1 August 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: A review of The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, by C.J. Dennis, from the “Literature: Publications Received” section of The Queenslander, 1915.] The Sentimental Bloke. “The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke,” by C.J. Dennis (Angus and Robertson, Sydney).— Gathered … [Read more...] about The Sentimental Bloke [review, 6 November 1915]

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Preface to first edition [by Henry Lawson]

15 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This preface by Henry Lawson was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke.] Preface to first edition My young friend Dennis has honoured me with a request to write a preface to his book. I think a man can best write a preface to his own book, provided he … [Read more...] about Preface to first edition [by Henry Lawson]

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C. J. Dennis

6 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

C. J. Dennis was a poet and author, widely known for his popular book The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. He was born in Auburn, South Australia, on 7 September 1876. C. J. was well-known for including the common language of the Australian people in his poetry, using slang and … [Read more...] about C. J. Dennis

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