The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke

C. J. (Clarence James) Dennis

1876–1938

Best known for turning Australian slang and street life into vivid comic verse, this poet became one of the country’s most widely loved popular writers in the early 20th century. His work mixed humor, warmth, and a sharp ear for everyday speech, especially in books like The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke and The Moods of Ginger Mick.