For Australia

Henry Lawson, a prominent Australian writer and poet of the colonial era, faced significant challenges, including complete deafness by age fourteen due to an ear infection. Born in the Grenfell goldfields of New South Wales, he developed a passion for literature, influenced by authors like Dickens and Marryat. His literary career began with the publication of "A Song of the Republic" in 1887, followed by notable works such as "The Wreck of the Derry Castle" and "Golden Gully," establishing his legacy in Australian literature.