Rolf Boldrewood

Nevermore (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Excerpt: 'Steam to Australia.-For Melbourne and the Goldfields. The clipper ship, Red Jacket, three thousand tons register, Forbes, Commander, will have quick dispatch. Apply to Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co.' The die was cast. He saw himself speeding over the ocean on his way to the wild and wondrous land of gold, absolutely uncontrolled henceforth and free as air to follow his inclinations. There was intoxication in the very thought. For years to come he would not be subject to the trammels of civilisation. The trackless wilds, the rude, even savage society of a new, half-discovered country had no terrors for him. The wilder elements in the blood of the Trevanions seemed to have precipitated themselves in the person of this their descendant; to have rendered imperative a departure in some direction, no matter what, from the conventional region with its galling limitations and absurd edicts. Such are the problems of heredity. Despite of some natural regret that so serious a quarrel with his father, and the head of the family, should have been the proximate cause of his exile, the mere anticipation of a wholly free and unfettered life in a new land filled him with joy. Then arose visions such as course through the brain of ardent, inexperienced youth; of wondrous wealth acquired by lucky speculation or the discovery of a cavern filled with gold, after the manner of the Arabian Nights. With what feelings of triumph would he then return to his native land, having in all respects given the lie to the predictions of his foes and calumniators, receiving with complacent pride the congratulations of his father, in that hour softened and converted by the reputation of his distinguished son. His name, once spoken with bated breath, now a by-word for success, would be in all men's mouths.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783968652276
• Artikelnr.: 59880149

Autorenporträt

Rolf Boldrewood was the pseudonym of Thomas Alexander Browne, a prolific Australian writer born on August 6, 1826, in London. Browne migrated to Australia with his family in 1831, an experience that greatly influenced his literary work. Boldrewood began his career in public service, but it was his writing that garnered him significant acclaim. He penned numerous novels, the most famous being 'Robbery Under Arms' (1888), a work that earned him a reputation as a quintessential chronicler of Australian colonial life, particularly the bush and the outback. 'Nevermore,' while less well-known, also reflects Boldrewood's distinctive narrative style, which frequently intertwines adventure with keen observations of the Australian social landscape. His writing is often praised for its rich depictions of the environment, the use of vernacular language, and the incorporation of national themes that explore the Australian identity. His works not only entertained but also contributed to the understanding of Australian rural life and the challenges faced by settlers and bushmen. Boldrewood's legacy is his extensive contribution to Australian literature, embodying a unique blend of romance and realism that captures the spirit of a young nation. He passed away on March 11, 1915, in Melbourne, yet his works continue to be celebrated for their cultural significance and historical perspective.