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* Contents derived from the
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson
, 1930 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Recollections of a Few Australian Poets' Literary Groups, single work autobiography biography (p. 1-14, 15-31)
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Literary Groups,
single work
criticism
In his inaugural address to the Sydney University Literary Society, Brereton discusses literary societies which he has been affiliated with including the Sydney University periodical, Hermes, the Junior Literary Society, The Women Writers, the Fellowship of Australian Writers, the Dawn and Dusk Club, the Boy Authors, and the Casual Club. He names many renowned Australian writers as fellow members.
- Henry Lawson, single work biography (p. 32-40)
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Our Country,
single work
essay
Brereton complains that the natural beauty of Australia has been overlooked both by visitors and by many of his fellow Australians. In particular, he praises the beauty of the Australian eucalypt.
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Trav'lin,
single work
essay
Brereton reflects on those who wander the open roads in search of work or freedom. He complains that with the invention of the motor-car, travel by foot has become less popular, even though this is the only way for travellers to truly immerse themselves in nature.
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Dowell O'Reilly,
single work
biography
Brereton recalls a month that he spent tramping around Tasmania with Dowell O'Reilly in January 1894. He praises O'Reilly's natural sympathy which inspired friendship and goodwill from those they encountered on the road.
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Henry Lawson's Ghost,
single work
prose
A small, dark man claims to be Henry Lawson. His physical appearance undermines his story, however the quality of his writing surprises his companions.
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A Snapshot,
single work
prose
A swagman is frightened by the menacing appearance of two men he meets on the road. However, they only want to take his photograph.
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Off His Beat,
single work
prose
A swagman loses his sense of direction and ends up tramping around to the south of Sydney, when he aimed to reach regions to the north.
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From The Bush,
single work
short story
A swagmen is infuriated by his companion's antipathy to nature as they travel through the bush.
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Louisa : A Memory,
single work
prose
A boy invents a sweetheart to silence his mocking older brother, but the girl soon becomes more real to him than the ordinary girls he meets on the street.
-
Trees,
single work
autobiography
Brereton recalls childhood forays into the Botanic Gardens.
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The Possum,
single work
essay
Brereton describes a possum which made its home in his roof and befriended his son.
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The King of the Cats,
single work
short story
A family is awakened by many cats surrounding their house. On further investigation they find the dead body of an enormous cat, around which the others have gathered to mourn.
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Kicking,
single work
autobiography
Brereton recalls two humorous incidents from his past when he was incited to kick another man.
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Unconscious Cerebration,
single work
short story
A man is accused of plagiarism because his novel closely resembles the work of another writer. He soon realises that the other writer is his long lost sweetheart, and that both stories are based on their secret love affair.
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Robson,
single work
short story
A man falls in love with a young widow who is living at his friend's farm. He fears she will reject him because she still loves the memory of her dead husband, but the truth is more suprising.
-
Fluellen,
single work
criticism
Brereton argues that Fluellen, a character in William Shakespeare's Henry V, is one of the most dull, cowardly, pretentious characters ever written. He also surmises that Shakespeare may have based his character on a real person.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
-
'Knocking Round.'
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: The Queenslander , 15 May 1930; (p. 64)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story -
Knocking Round
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 3 May no. 28806 1930; (p. 10)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story -
Australian Books of 1930
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 5 December vol. 2 no. 12 1930; (p. 307-310)
— Review of The Gully and Other Verses 1929 selected work poetry ; The Wild Swan : Poems 1930 selected work poetry ; Queensland Poets 1930 single work criticism ; The Fortunes of Richard Mahony : Comprising Australia Felix, The Way Home, Ultima Thule 1930 selected work novel ; Ten Creeks Run : A Tale of the Horse and Cattle Stations of the Murrumbidgee 1930 single work novel ; Men Are Human 1930 single work novel ; Haxby's Circus : The Lightest, Brightest Little Show on Earth 1930 single work novel ; Redheap 1930 single work novel ; The Difficult Art 1930 single work novel ; Negrohead 1929 single work novel ; Earth Battle 1930 single work novel ; Huon Belle : A Novel 1930 single work novel ; Only the Morning 1930 single work novel ; An Outline of Australian Literature 1930 single work criticism ; Souvenirs d'une Parisienne aux Antipodes 1930 single work autobiography ; Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story ; The Kitchen Table : A Play in One Act 1930 single work drama -
Australian Literature Society [Meeting Report]
1930
single work
column
— Appears in: All About Books , 17 October vol. 2 no. 10 1930; (p. 250) Brief report of the September meeting of the Society. Lavater reviewed The Wild Swan and Knocking Round, Hayball reviewed The Book of Beauty and McKellar The Singing Gold. Leckie's motion to appoint a sub-committee to 'establish a standard' for Australian literature was sent to committee. -
A Reader's Notebook
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 19 May vol. 2 no. 5 1930; (p. 118-119)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story ; Redheap 1930 single work novel
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A Reader's Notebook
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 19 May vol. 2 no. 5 1930; (p. 118-119)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story ; Redheap 1930 single work novel -
Australian Books of 1930
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 5 December vol. 2 no. 12 1930; (p. 307-310)
— Review of The Gully and Other Verses 1929 selected work poetry ; The Wild Swan : Poems 1930 selected work poetry ; Queensland Poets 1930 single work criticism ; The Fortunes of Richard Mahony : Comprising Australia Felix, The Way Home, Ultima Thule 1930 selected work novel ; Ten Creeks Run : A Tale of the Horse and Cattle Stations of the Murrumbidgee 1930 single work novel ; Men Are Human 1930 single work novel ; Haxby's Circus : The Lightest, Brightest Little Show on Earth 1930 single work novel ; Redheap 1930 single work novel ; The Difficult Art 1930 single work novel ; Negrohead 1929 single work novel ; Earth Battle 1930 single work novel ; Huon Belle : A Novel 1930 single work novel ; Only the Morning 1930 single work novel ; An Outline of Australian Literature 1930 single work criticism ; Souvenirs d'une Parisienne aux Antipodes 1930 single work autobiography ; Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story ; The Kitchen Table : A Play in One Act 1930 single work drama -
Knocking Round
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 3 May no. 28806 1930; (p. 10)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story -
'Knocking Round.'
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: The Queenslander , 15 May 1930; (p. 64)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story -
A Human Professor
1930
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 21 May vol. 51 no. 2623 1930; (p. 2)
— Review of Knocking Round 1930 selected work criticism biography autobiography prose essay short story -
Australian Literature Society [Meeting Report]
1930
single work
column
— Appears in: All About Books , 17 October vol. 2 no. 10 1930; (p. 250) Brief report of the September meeting of the Society. Lavater reviewed The Wild Swan and Knocking Round, Hayball reviewed The Book of Beauty and McKellar The Singing Gold. Leckie's motion to appoint a sub-committee to 'establish a standard' for Australian literature was sent to committee.
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