The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a bestselling comic verse novel depicting the changing priorities of a man through a thoroughly lyrical and engaging narrative using Dennis' trademark colloquial style. It tells the story of Bill, yearning to leave behind his rough larrikin past behind and find his perfect woman. Enter Doreen, and the narrative chronicles their courtship and marriage, and Bill's transformation from a thuggish gang member to a contented husband and father. Filled with 'Australianisms', this is a culturally significant and truly enjoyable jaunt.
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The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a bestselling comic verse novel depicting the changing priorities of a man through a thoroughly lyrical and engaging narrative using Dennis' trademark colloquial style. It tells the story of Bill, yearning to leave behind his rough larrikin past behind and find his perfect woman. Enter Doreen, and the narrative chronicles their courtship and marriage, and Bill's transformation from a thuggish gang member to a contented husband and father. Filled with 'Australianisms', this is a culturally significant and truly enjoyable jaunt.