[Editor: This glossary of words and phrases by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke.] The Glossary GLOSSARY For use with “The Sentimental Bloke” and “Ginger Mick.” A.I.F. — Australian Imperial Force. Alley, to toss in the. — To give up … [Read more...] about The Glossary [for The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, by C.J. Dennis]
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (C. J. Dennis 1915)
The Mooch o’ Life [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] XIV. THE MOOCH O’ LIFE The Mooch o’ … [Read more...] about The Mooch o’ Life [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Kid [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] XIII. THE KID The Kid My son! . . . … [Read more...] about The Kid [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Uncle Jim [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] XII. UNCLE JIM Uncle Jim “I got no time … [Read more...] about Uncle Jim [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Beef Tea [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] XI. BEEF TEA Beef Tea She never magged; … [Read more...] about Beef Tea [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Hitched [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] X. HITCHED Hitched “An’ — wilt — yeh — … [Read more...] about Hitched [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Pilot Cove [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] IX. PILOT COVE Pilot Cove “Young … [Read more...] about Pilot Cove [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Mar [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] VIII. MAR Mar ’Er pore dear Par,” she … [Read more...] about Mar [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Siren [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] VII. THE SIREN The Siren She sung a … [Read more...] about The Siren [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Stror ’at Coot [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] VI. THE STROR ’AT COOT The Stror ’at … [Read more...] about The Stror ’at Coot [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Play [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] V. THE PLAY The Play “Wot’s in a name?” … [Read more...] about The Play [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Doreen [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] IV. DOREEN Doreen “I wish’t yeh meant … [Read more...] about Doreen [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Stoush o’ Day [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] III. THE STOUSH O’ DAY The Stoush o’ … [Read more...] about The Stoush o’ Day [poem by C.J. Dennis]
The Intro [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] II. THE INTRO The Intro ’Er name’s … [Read more...] about The Intro [poem by C.J. Dennis]
A Spring Song [poem by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke. 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.] I. A SPRING SONG A Spring Song The … [Read more...] about A Spring Song [poem by C.J. Dennis]
Preface to first edition [by Henry Lawson]
[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]
Preface to the fifty-first thousand [by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This preface by C.J. Dennis was published in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke.] Preface to the fifty-first thousand Nearly a year ago Henry Lawson wrote in his preface to the first edition of these rhymes : “I think a man can best write a preface to his own … [Read more...] about Preface to the fifty-first thousand [by C.J. Dennis]
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]
[Editor: This book of poems by C.J. Dennis was first published in 1915, although the majority of the contents had previously been published in The Bulletin. In effect, this is a novel written in a poetical style; it went on to become one of the most sold books of poetry in the … [Read more...] about The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]