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"In a Wet Season" is a poignant short story by Henry Lawson, a prominent Australian writer known for his vivid depictions of rural life and the struggles of common people. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Australian bush during a particularly rainy season, illustrating the challenges faced by a group of characters grappling with isolation, hardship, and the harsh realities of life. Through rich descriptions and heartfelt dialogue, Lawson explores themes of resilience, human connection, and the profound impact of nature on everyday existence, making it a quintessential reflection of the Australian experience.

• Short story

								

nine inches wide and sloped in at a sharp angle to the bare matchboard
wall, with a bead on the outer edge; and as the cracks had become well
caulked with the grease and dirt of generations, they held several
gallons of water each. We scuttled one, rolled ourself in a rug, and
tried to sleep; but all night long overcoated and comfortered bushmen
would get in, let down all the windows, and then get out again at the
next station. Then we would wake up frozen and shut the windows.

We dozed off again, and woke at daylight, and recognized the ridgy
gum-country between Dubbo and Orange. It didn't look any drearier than
the country further west--because it couldn't. There is scarcely a part
of the country out west which looks less inviting or more horrible than
any other part.

The weather cleared, and we had sunlight for Orange, Bathurst, the Blue
Mountains, and Sydney. They deserve it; also as much rain as they need.
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