The Complete Works Of Steele Rudd. Includes the Following Volumes:
"The Complete Works of Steele Rudd is a handsome four-volume University of Queensland Press edition bringing together the enduring stories of one of Australia's most beloved bush writers, Arthur Hoey Davis (1868-1935), better known by his pen name Steele Rudd. Best remembered for creating the unforgettable characters of Dad, Dave, Mother and Sarah, Rudd drew heavily upon his own experiences of pioneering life in colonial Queensland to produce stories that captured the hardships, humour and resilience of Australia's early selectors. First published between 1899 and 1913, these works became cornerstones of Australian literature and helped establish the Dad and Dave stories as enduring national icons.
This comprehensive set comprises On Our Selection, The Rudd Family, A City Selection, and The Old Homestead, tracing the fortunes of the Rudd family from their struggles on a rough bush selection through changing family circumstances and the transition from country life to the city. Written with warmth, keen observation and a distinctive larrikin humour, the stories are populated by an unforgettable cast of bush characters and provide an invaluable portrait of everyday Australian life at the turn of the twentieth century. Their popularity extended far beyond the printed page, inspiring stage productions, films, radio serials and television adaptations that firmly embedded Dad and Dave within Australia's cultural memory.
Published by the University of Queensland Press in 1994, this attractive edition presents the four volumes in matching bindings, each retaining its original dustjacket and housed together in the publisher's slipcase. Enhanced by scholarly introductions and bibliographical material, the set offers both an excellent reading edition and a desirable collection for enthusiasts of Australian literature and history. A beautifully preserved and increasingly sought-after modern edition, it celebrates the work of a writer whose vivid depictions of bush life remain among the most significant and entertaining achievements of Australian storytelling."
Light wear to slipcase. Pages clean and well presented. A nice set in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
