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This work comprises five stories set within a narrative framework. 'Four are told on a Melbourne verandah by the host and each of his three friends, and the last, untitled, is told by the host to his son after his friends have left.' (Oxford Companion to Australian Literature).
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Melbourne,
Victoria,:A. H. Massina
, 1877 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- The Romance of Lively Creek, single work short story (p. 5-25)
- La Beguine, single work short story (p. 25-35)
- The Poor Artist, single work short story (p. 36-44)
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King Billy's Breeches
King Billy's Breeches : A Romance of the Civil Service
King Billy's Troubles : Or Government Red-Tapeism,
single work
short story
(p. 45-65)
Note: With title: King Billy's Breeches : A Romance of the Civil Service
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The Acclimatised Sparrow : A Story for Children,
single work
children's fiction
children's
(p. 69-80)On the fate of a sparrow who emigrates to Australia from London with his family.Note: Appears without title.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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