banjo paterson poetry
Banjo Paterson’s Iconic Australian Poems With his lyrical ballads celebrating the people, wildlife, and landscapes of the Australian…
Re-evaluating Adam Lindsay Gordon’s Unsettled Legacy
Why Australia’s First National Poet Gets Overlooked Adam Lindsay Gordon holds a conflicted place in Australia’s literary history….
Books by A.B. Paterson
The celebrated Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson produced a rich body of literary work that went far beyond…
Bush Poets of Australia
The Enduring Voice of the Bush Poets Among the towering figures of Australian literature are the bush poets…
Santa Claus by Banjo Paterson
Goodwill Despite Rejection The ‘Santa Claus‘ poem by Banjo Paterson depicts an encounter between a sentry and Santa…
Jock! by Banjo Paterson
The Unstoppable Scottish Fighters This poem pays tribute to the courage and fighting spirit of the Scottish soldiers…
Fed Up by Banjo Paterson
The Disillusioned Trooper in ‘Fed Up’ This poem by Banjo Paterson provides a witty first-hand perspective on the…
That V.C. by Banjo Paterson
Acts of Truth Behind Battlefield Sacrifice This comic narrative poem by Banjo Paterson satirizes the complex motives behind…
Right in the Front of the Army by Banjo Paterson
Jostling For Glory This comic poem by Banjo Paterson satirizes the boastful claims and jostling for glory between…
What Have the Cavalry Done by Banjo Paterson
Never a Gunner Was Seen To Run This poem by Banjo Paterson pays tribute to the grit and…