Short Stories in Prose and Verse

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Henry Lawson, an influential Australian writer and poet from the colonial era, faced significant challenges, including complete deafness by age fourteen due to an ear infection. Born in the Grenfell goldfields, he developed a passion for literature, inspired by authors like Dickens and Marryat. Lawson's literary career began with his first poem, "A Song of the Republic," published in 1887, followed by notable works such as "The Wreck of the Derry Castle" and "Golden Gully," solidifying his reputation as a key figure in Australian literature.