Dead Timber: And Other Plays (Classic Reprint)

Louis Esson

ISBN 10: 1330788966 ISBN 13: 9781330788967

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book explores the brutality of facing death and loss in the harsh environment of the Australian outback, set against an account of the last days of a drover whose life was defined by the rugged landscape he worked in. The author presents a compassionate but unflinching account of people who continue to live and work in the face of relentless odds, exploring the physical and emotional challenges of a frontier lifestyle and the harsh reality of living with personal injury and disability. Rooted in the authentic and historical experiences of drovers, this book offers a powerful and immersive depiction of a bygone era, revealing the lives of those who worked the harsh terrain of outback Australia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Dead Timber: And Other Plays (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

1330788966

ISBN 13

9781330788967

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Childrens Fiction

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Gritty, intimate scenes set in the Australian bush come to life in a bold collection of plays.

This edition gathers stage-ready works that focus on families, outlaws, love, and law in a landscape where hardship and pride collide.

From tough mornings on a remote homestead to uneasy alliances in a frontier town, the characters wrestle with duty, desire, and the weight of judgment. The material confronts hard choices, social boundaries, and the fragile line between resilience and ruin, all rendered with a sharp, theatrical voice.

Vivid portrayals of rural life and its pressures on family and community
Strong, gripping dialogue that drives conflict and mood
Explorations of loyalty, love, pride, and the cost of ambition
One-act dramatic structure designed for stage productions and study

Ideal for readers who enjoy Australian theater, tight character studies, and plays that intensify everyday life into dramatic moments.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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