Who was AB 'Banjo' Paterson?

Answer 1

It is uncertain when Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson started writing. In 1885, Paterson began publishing his poetry in the Sydney edition of The Bulletin under the pseudonym of "The Banjo", which was the name of one of his favourite horses.

Answer 2

AB 'Banjo' Paterson was a famous Australian bush poet and author, who was born not far from Orange, in New South Wales. His given names were Andrew Barton. He was a fully qualified solicitor by the age of 23. A scholarly and well-read person, Paterson began publishing his poetry in the Sydney edition of The Bulletin in 1885 under the pseudonym of "The Banjo", which was the name of one of his favourite horses. Paterson was a keen horseman.

In 1890 he wrote "The Man From Snowy River", a poem which caught the heart of the nation, and in 1895 had a collection of his works published under that name. This book is the most sold collection of Australian Bush Poetry and is still being reprinted today. A "bush balladeer", he was also the author of other well known poems such "Clancy of the Overflow", "Mulga Bill's Bicycle" and, of course, "Waltzing Matilda".

Banjo Paterson was also a war correspondent for the Boer War, sailing for South Africa in October 1899 and remaining there until he sailed for China in 1901.

Answer 3

Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson was an Australian poet, journalist, and author, best known for his iconic bush ballads and poems. He wrote famous works such as "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River." Paterson is considered one of Australia's greatest literary figures.