A Bride from the Bush, published in 1890, is the first novel by E. W. Hornung. The story follows Alfred Bligh, who marries an Australian woman named Gladys while living in the bush, and the cultural clash that ensues when they return to England. The novel explores family dynamics and social acceptability as Gladys's unconventional manners challenge the norms of Alfred's British family. Notably, it critiques British society through an Australian lens, highlighting the contrasts between civilization and crudity.
