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Very Good: Very tidy condition.
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Brief description
This book is a collection of classic Australian poems and verses, centred around Waltzing Matilda, one of Australia’s most iconic folk ballads. The title poem tells the story of a wandering swagman who camps by a billabong, steals a sheep to eat, and is confronted by authorities. Rather than be captured, he leaps into the...
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- Published 1995
- Pre-owned
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This book is a collection of classic Australian poems and verses, centred around Waltzing Matilda, one of Australia’s most iconic folk ballads. The title poem tells the story of a wandering swagman who camps by a billabong, steals a sheep to eat, and is confronted by authorities. Rather than be captured, he leaps into the water, becoming a ghostly legend who still “haunts” the landscape. The poem reflects themes of rebellion, hardship, and the spirit of the bush, and has become a defining piece of Australian cultural identity. Alongside Waltzing Matilda, the book includes other favourite works by Paterson, celebrating: Life in the Australian outback. The resilience and independence of bush workers
Adventure, mateship, and folklore. Often accompanied by illustrations and introductory notes (depending on the edition), the collection captures the mythology and character of rural Australia, blending storytelling with poetic rhythm.
Very Good: Very tidy condition.
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