Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 172 Lawson, Henry 1867 1922 Lawson, Henry Archibald Hertzberg The Rising of the Court The rising of the court -- "Roll up at Talbragar" -- Wanted by the police -- The bath -- Instinct gone wrong -- The hypnotized township -- The exciseman -- Mateship in Shakespeare's Rome. Produced by Geoffrey Cowling, and David Widger "The Rising of the Court" by Henry Lawson is a collection of prose stories written during the late 19th century. The text presents a vivid and often critical portrayal of the judicial system, showcasing the lives of the marginalized and the struggles faced by those entangled in the legal system. The opening portion introduces various characters, including Mrs. Johnson and One-Eyed Kate, who navigate this dingy legal world filled with pain, injustice, and the quest for dignity amid adversity. The opening of the work sets the stage in a cramped, desolate court room where the underprivileged congregate, highlighting their experiences and the indifferent machinery of justice. It introduces a weary narrator who observes the courtroom's events, filled with a mix of cynicism and hope as he shares thoughts on the characters around him, from desperate drunks to women caught in a cycle of poverty and despair. Through a blend of poignant imagery and biting commentary, Lawson immerses the reader in the scene, emphasizing the humanity of those often dismissed by society. The narrative establishes a tone that reflects deep social issues while also hinting at broader themes of camaraderie and resilience among the marginalized. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Fiction Australia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Australia Category: Short Stories 216783 2025-08-03T11:30:27.214678 text/html 224123 2021-01-27T00:47:22 text/html 147498 2025-08-03T11:30:32.248657 application/epub+zip 149548 2025-08-03T11:30:28.902662 application/epub+zip 149548 2025-08-03T11:30:27.823685 application/epub+zip 275525 2025-08-03T11:30:34.665663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266890 2025-08-03T11:30:31.601644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224911 2022-09-04T06:05:56.678116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186531 2025-08-03T11:30:26.839657 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186483 2018-03-09T14:02:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184671 2009-07-25T08:45:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20480 2025-08-03T11:30:34.805593 application/rdf+xml 12631 2025-08-03T11:30:28.319650 image/jpeg 3736 2025-08-03T11:30:28.071668 image/jpeg 73071 2018-03-18T11:15:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 77329 2021-01-27T00:47:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 72770 2009-07-25T08:46:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 143768 2025-08-03T11:30:27.231634 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia