Around the Boree Log, and Other Verses

By John O'Brien

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Journey back to simpler times with heartfelt poems, evoking feelings of warmth, family, and the joys of community through stories that honor the spirit of the Australian outback.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Poetry

Released

2021-04-30

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Summary

"Around the Boree Log, and Other Verses" by John O'Brien is a collection of early 20th-century poems that explore the heart of Australian country life. The verses paint pictures of simpler times, remembering what it was like through sharing stories, family connections, and the beauty found in the rugged landscape. Opening with the title poem, the collection creates a cozy scene of friends gathered around a fire, stirring feelings of warmth and longing for the past. Later poems continue this thread, highlighting the importance of community, the love within families, and the everyday moments that shape our lives in the outback, providing a gentle mix of laughter and tenderness.