7 Best Short Stories by Henry Lawson

Book excerpt: Named the "greatest Australian writer," Henry Lawson holds a central position in the so-called "Australian rural tradition". His work contributed to a perception of Australian identity that marked the 1890s, and that left traces in the way the Australians still see today themselves. The seven short stories selected here were chosen with care so that you enjoy the work of this important author: Bill, The Ventriloquial Rooster The Loaded Dog A Gentleman Sharper and Steelman Sharper A Child in the Dark, and a Foreign Father New Year's Night Water Them Geraniums The Selector's Daughter