Poet and Journalist. He was born into poverty in rural New South Wales. An ear infection left him deaf by the age of fourteen, his parents separated a few years later and his personal life as an adult included financial struggles as well as bouts with physical and mental illness. He overcame these obstacles to become one of Australia's most famous poets. Most of his writings dealt with life in the bush. His works had a strong influence on helping Australia define her national identity. He is recognized as Australia's "poet of the people." He died broke and alone. Out of respect for his contributions to Australian society, the goverment paid for his funeral.
Poet and Journalist. He was born into poverty in rural New South Wales. An ear infection left him deaf by the age of fourteen, his parents separated a few years later and his personal life as an adult included financial struggles as well as bouts with physical and mental illness. He overcame these obstacles to become one of Australia's most famous poets. Most of his writings dealt with life in the bush. His works had a strong influence on helping Australia define her national identity. He is recognized as Australia's "poet of the people." He died broke and alone. Out of respect for his contributions to Australian society, the goverment paid for his funeral.
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Henry Lawson.
Australia's Poet and Story Writer.
Born 17th June 1867.
Died 2nd Sept 1922.
"Love hangs about thy name like music round a shell, no heart can take of thee a tame farewell."
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