C.J. Dennis, a Collection of Verse
C.J. Dennis, a Collection of Verse

Author: Clarence James Dennis

Publisher: National Library Australia

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780642276186

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Arguably Australia's best-loved rhyme-maker, this 'Laureate of the Larrikin' achieved fame as the author of 'Songs of the Sentimental Bloke,' first published in 1915. This latest offering in the National Library's Little Book series brings together over 20 of C.J. Dennis' poems, illustrated with images from the National Library's outstanding Pictures Collection. Laugh your way through the hi-jinks of The Bloke, Ginger Mick, and Doreen and Digger Smith, to name a few. An Australian classic.

Selected Verse of C. J. Dennis
Selected Verse of C. J. Dennis

Author: C J (Clarence James) 1876- Dennis

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781014164087

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Doreen
Doreen

Author: Clarence James Dennis

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13: 1920897526

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Doreen (1917), the third C.J. Dennis’ publication, extends on The Songs of the Sentimental Bloke narrative. Utilising the same idiomatic expression to depict ‘the Bloke’ and his ‘little wife’, these four tales in verse depicts the conflict that arises within the marriage unit, but ultimately emphasises their domestic bliss.

A Book for Kids
A Book for Kids

Author: C. J. Dennis

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-25

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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Start a magical journey in these pages of 'A Book for Kids' — a delightful collection of playful verses that will ignite imaginations and captivate young readers. Let the enchanting words of C. J. Dennis transport you to a world where talking animals and fantastical adventures await at every turn. Here's an excerpt from one of the poems presented in this book, 'Growing Up', showcasing Dennis' ability to enchant the readers: "Little Tommy Tadpole began to weep and wail / For little Tommy Tadpole had lost his little tail / And his mother didn't know him as he wept upon a log / For he wasn't Tommy Tadpole, but Mr. Thomas Frog."

The Glugs of Gosh
The Glugs of Gosh

Author: C J 1876-1938 Dennis

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781016170635

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Jim of the Hills
Jim of the Hills

Author: C. J. Dennis

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-04-11

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13:

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Jim of the Hills is about Lonely Jim and his dog. You will be humbled by Jim's warm and romantic small-town life in Toolangi in Australia. Excerpt: When I'm out among the fellows, with the work to hold my mind, Then there's heaps of joy in livin' an' the world seems awful kind...