Rolf Boldrewood

Broschiertes Buch

The Crooked Stick

Beschreibung

The crooked stick or Pollie's probation is set in the outback during a severe drought that threatens the livelihoods of a pioneering family. The story follows a young woman restless with the isolation and hardship of rural life, yearning for adventure beyond the boundaries of her family s pastoral property. Early in the narrative, a dramatic incident involving an attack on a family member by bushrangers introduces the dangers lurking in the harsh landscape. The protagonist struggles with the monotony and harshness of her environment, witnessing the toll the drought takes on their livestock and farm. Amidst her mother s practical concerns and the responsibilities of family life, she wrestles with her desire to break free and seek a different future. Themes of love, loss, resilience, and the clash between individual aspirations and familial duty drive the emotional core of the story. The narrative explores how people endure and adapt in a demanding, often unforgiving landscape, highlighting the tensions between hope and hardship that define colonial rural life.

Autor

Thomas Alexander Browne, known by his pen name Rolf Boldrewood, was an Australian author born on August 6, 1826, in London, United Kingdom, to Sylvester John Brown and Elizabeth Angell Alexander. Browne emigrated to Australia and became one of the country's prominent writers, particularly recognized for his works set in the Australian outback. His most famous work, Robbery Under Arms, a bushranging novel published in 1882, solidified his place in Australian literary history. He wrote under the pseudonym Rolf Boldrewood to create a distinct authorial identity. Browne's works often explored the harsh realities and the rugged life of early Australian settlers, reflecting the challenges, tensions, and moral complexities of the period. He also gained attention for his insightful depiction of colonial life and his contribution to the popularization of bush literature. Browne had a daughter, Rose Boldrewood, and a sister named Emma Brown. He passed away on March 11, 1915, in Melbourne, Australia, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that contributed greatly to the understanding of Australia's colonial history through literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 194g
• ISBN-13: 9789371466295
• ISBN-10: 9371466294
• Artikelnr.: 75416129