[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Psalm of Counsel. Though some good folks may take it ill, As trifling with parsonic frill, Thus saith the Lord to Jim and Bill, In admonition stern and straight:— Ye hold from … [Read more...] about A Psalm of Counsel [poem by Joseph Furphy]
Joseph Furphy (1843-1912) (author)
A Psalm of Subjection [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Psalm of Subjection. Nurse your “unconquerable soul,” But diligently bear in mind That Life is not a wayward stroll, For Circumstance asserts control, And fiercely prods you up … [Read more...] about A Psalm of Subjection [poem by Joseph Furphy]
A Psalm of Patience [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Psalm of Patience. O kid! with face of healthy tan, With lunch-bag, books and slate; You needn’t long to be a man, Self-confident and great; For ever since the world began Each … [Read more...] about A Psalm of Patience [poem by Joseph Furphy]
A Psalm of Resignation [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Psalm of Resignation. In spite of his imposing plea, A freeman whom the truth makes free Is often fairly up a tree, And marvels why it should be thus. Then reasoning in his … [Read more...] about A Psalm of Resignation [poem by Joseph Furphy]
A Psalm of Fortitude [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Psalm of Fortitude. Are you, like me, a peevish brat, With feelings extra-fine? Are you disposed to whip the cat When misadventure lays you flat? Then paste this memo in your … [Read more...] about A Psalm of Fortitude [poem by Joseph Furphy]
“Brahm” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] “Brahm” (For the “Bulletin.”) A spectral film that came and went, In its elusive way gave vent In some unreal words which meant; “I think therefore I am.” That phantasm only … [Read more...] about “Brahm” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
“Glory to God; to Men Good Will!” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] “Glory to God; to Men Good Will!” Opposed to Jewish Temple-rites, Strange to the lore of Greece, That message comes from starry heights, A key to lasting Peace. What-e’er our … [Read more...] about “Glory to God; to Men Good Will!” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
A Christmas Hymn [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Christmas Hymn. The Seraph-song of morning’s prime That hail’d Messiah’s birth, The charter of a coming time When Love shall rule the earth, Rings from yon far Judaean hill … [Read more...] about A Christmas Hymn [poem by Joseph Furphy]
The Poems of Joseph Furphy [edited by Kate Baker, 1916]
[Editor: This book of poetry by Joseph Furphy was published in 1916. The poems were collected, after Furphy’s death, by his friend Kate Baker.] The Poems of Joseph Furphy [Tom Collins, author of “Such is Life”] Collected and edited by … [Read more...] about The Poems of Joseph Furphy [edited by Kate Baker, 1916]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Seven of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Satan approached, carrying his negatively gifted rider, at … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Seven of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter VII The reader, however unruly under weaker … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The cranky boundary rider’s little weatherboard hut, standing … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The half-caste had cantered up to the horse-paddock gate, … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter VI SAT. FEB. 9. Runnymede. To Alf Jones’s. Not … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Five of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] “Same thought struck several of us, but it did n’t strike … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Five of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter V WED. JAN. 9. Trinidad Pad., per Sam Young. … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I helped Tommy out of his embarrassment by an occasional … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I never dealt better since I was a man. No one has dealt … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter IV SUN. DEC. 9. Dead Man’s Bend. Warrigal Alf … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Approaching the house, I judged by the style of window … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The longer I smoked, the more charmed I was with the … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter III FRI. NOV. 9. Charley’s Paddock. Binney. … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Two of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I had a letter from him a month afterward, but as the … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Two of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter II When I undertook the pleasant task of writing … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter One of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Then I disposed my possum rug and saddle, took off my boots, … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 3]