Plot Summary

The Loaded Dog

Henry Lawson
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The Loaded Dog

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1901

Book Brief

Henry Lawson

The Loaded Dog

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1901
Book Details
Pages

8

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Publication Year

1901

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Henry Lawson's The Loaded Dog has been praised for its humor, vibrant depiction of Australian outback life, and engaging storytelling. Critics appreciate Lawson's ability to blend comedy with vivid imagery, making the tale both entertaining and culturally insightful. However, some find the plot simplistic and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a charming and enduringly popular piece.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Loaded Dog?

Readers who appreciate The Loaded Dog by Henry Lawson are typically drawn to classic Australian literature, humor, and short stories with vividly depicted rural settings. Fans of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Bret Harte's tales of the American frontier will also enjoy Lawson's knack for capturing the human spirit amidst rugged landscapes.

Book Details
Pages

8

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Publication Year

1901

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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