The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a classic Australian novel written by C.J. Dennis. The book is written in verse and tells the story of Bill, a rough and tough working-class man who falls in love with a young woman named Doreen. Through the use of colloquial language and humor, the novel explores the themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of working-class life in early 20th century Australia. The book is considered a classic of Australian literature and has been adapted into various stage productions, films, and ...
Read More
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a classic Australian novel written by C.J. Dennis. The book is written in verse and tells the story of Bill, a rough and tough working-class man who falls in love with a young woman named Doreen. Through the use of colloquial language and humor, the novel explores the themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of working-class life in early 20th century Australia. The book is considered a classic of Australian literature and has been adapted into various stage productions, films, and even a musical. The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a charming and heartwarming read that captures the spirit of a bygone era.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.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Songs Of A Sentimental Bloke to cart. $36.92, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke to cart. $40.29, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Kessinger Publishing.
