Banjo Paterson's Waltzing Matilda

Összefoglaló

Banjo Paterson's haunting verse reflects our love of the bush and sympathy for the underdog. The ill-fated swagman's story, loosely based on fact, has become a precious part of our folklore.

Together with his stunning illustrations, Lance Ross has included an informative introductory text. This places Waltzing Matilda in its historical context, evoking the bygone era of swaggies, shearers and stockmen. He also gives the meanings of the song's now outdated slang - the colourful language that so fascinated Banjo Paterson when he first heard it in the nineteenth century. Contemporary pen drawings by Normal Lindsay contribute to the outback atmosphere.