Banjo Paterson Books

Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, the author of such famous ballads as "Waltzing Matilda", "Clancy of the Overflow" and "The Man from Snowy River", has become a symbol of the outback for most Australians. His poems capture the spirit and the lively, down-to-earth humour of the bush people; they celebrate the vast distances and the harsh and beautiful places of outback Australia. Poems with facing illustrations, which are reproductions of paintings (oil on hardboard) by Pro Hart.

Typically Australians come to the verse of Banjo Paterson through hearing it recited. My own introduction came from my father reciting 'A Bush Christening' and 'The Man From Ironbark' so far back in my childhood that I have no memory of what age I was. At a party or a dance in the pub or in the club in an Army camp ore even during lunch hour at work someone will start reciting 'Mulga Bill's Bicycle' or How the 'Favourite Beat Us' and people will fall silent to listen. We keep thinking this moment must be obsolete and disappearing but it goes on happening. Les Murray from the Introduction. More than fifty years after the death of A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson Australians still find much to wonder at and admire within his poetry. This edition introduced and selected by Les Murray includes 68 poems from the celebrated 'Walzting Matilda' 'A Bush Christening' and 'Clancy of the Overflow' to the immortal 'The Man from Snowy River'.

Exploring the multifaceted nature of cats, this collection features seven short stories by renowned authors, showcasing their unique perspectives on these beloved creatures. From Saki's humorous tales to Lovecraft's eerie narrative, and Poe's haunting story, each piece highlights different aspects of feline life and their impact on humanity. The anthology invites readers to appreciate the enduring bond between cats and people through diverse storytelling styles.

Set against the stunning Australian Outback, the narrative intertwines the experiences of a privileged English girl learning the ways of her Australian pastoralist family's station and a search for a wealthy uncle's missing son. This humorous tale explores themes of family, marriage, and the importance of hard work, highlighting the characters' growth and the cultural contrasts of their lives in the desolate yet picturesque landscape of regional New South Wales.

Dvojjazyčné vydání zajímavé sbírky balad australského básníka, který proslul svým barvitým líčením atmosféry a života prostých lidí v australské buši i drsné krásy jedinečné australské přírody. Vybrala a přeložila Hana Gerzanicová.