Description
Explore the profound world of **Lisa Bellear's poetry** with *Aboriginal Country*, a collection that weaves political eloquence and passionate activism through its verses. Published by **UWA Publishing** in 2018, this **brand new** book encapsulates the frustrations and hopes of Australia’s First Nations peoples. The poetry speaks to the historic call for a treaty, echoing promises made by Prime Minister Hawke in 1988 and articulating the deep-seated emotions surrounding ownership and recognition of **Aboriginal land rights**. Each poem acts as a powerful reminder of the connection between people and country, showing us the stark reality of how these spaces have been represented and misrepresented throughout history.
In her title poem, Bellear’s formidable voice awakens our consciousness to the complexities of identity and belonging, employing sharp, resonant imagery that challenges the narratives of colonization. Critics and readers alike have praised the collection for its ability to transform personal grief into communal respect, allowing readers to reflect on the intrinsic beauty of **Aboriginal heritage**.
Bellear, a deeply respected **poet and community photographer**, left behind a legacy of stunning words and images that continue to inspire. Her blending of cultural critique with lyrical beauty makes *Aboriginal Country* an essential read for anyone interested in Australian literature, indigenous rights, and the enduring power of the poetic form. With free shipping and a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, experience the resonant gift of Lisa Bellear's poetry today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742589756
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Much of Lisa Bellear's poetry is politics made eloquent. In Aboriginal Country many poems seem to spark with frustrated energy over Australia's political crossed circuits regarding a treaty with our First Nations peoples “ as promised by Prime Minister Hawke in 1988. Reading the title poem for the first time I was struck by its power. We are on Aboriginal Country in Australia. With subtle barbs she wakes us as to how the 'ownership' (via naming 'rights') of Australian public lands and monuments lauds absent white English royalty and 'intrepid god fearing discoverers'. Yet in her closing lines the poet transforms this potential for bitterness into a moment of hushed respect for country. - Jen Jewel Brown, Editor
I am one of many Australians who never met Lisa Bellear, yet was shocked by her unexpected and tragic passing. These poems are her gift! In this collection the poems resonate her warrior spirit, and the spirit of Aboriginal Country, as was her wish. “ Ali Cobby Eckermann, Nunga poet and writer
Lisa Bellear became a close friend when I studied and taught at Melbourne University from the mid-1990s. During that time she became renowned not only as a poet but also as a community photographer recording numerous events and people in the local Aboriginal community. Her sudden departure was a great shock to all who knew her, but she lives on in our memories because her poems and photographs are the powerful legacy she left us. “ Dr Gary Foley, Associate Professor in History, Moondani Balluk, Victoria University
'The emphatic, committed voice of this remarkable Goernpil woman, feminist, po
In her title poem, Bellear’s formidable voice awakens our consciousness to the complexities of identity and belonging, employing sharp, resonant imagery that challenges the narratives of colonization. Critics and readers alike have praised the collection for its ability to transform personal grief into communal respect, allowing readers to reflect on the intrinsic beauty of **Aboriginal heritage**.
Bellear, a deeply respected **poet and community photographer**, left behind a legacy of stunning words and images that continue to inspire. Her blending of cultural critique with lyrical beauty makes *Aboriginal Country* an essential read for anyone interested in Australian literature, indigenous rights, and the enduring power of the poetic form. With free shipping and a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, experience the resonant gift of Lisa Bellear's poetry today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742589756
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Much of Lisa Bellear's poetry is politics made eloquent. In Aboriginal Country many poems seem to spark with frustrated energy over Australia's political crossed circuits regarding a treaty with our First Nations peoples “ as promised by Prime Minister Hawke in 1988. Reading the title poem for the first time I was struck by its power. We are on Aboriginal Country in Australia. With subtle barbs she wakes us as to how the 'ownership' (via naming 'rights') of Australian public lands and monuments lauds absent white English royalty and 'intrepid god fearing discoverers'. Yet in her closing lines the poet transforms this potential for bitterness into a moment of hushed respect for country. - Jen Jewel Brown, Editor
I am one of many Australians who never met Lisa Bellear, yet was shocked by her unexpected and tragic passing. These poems are her gift! In this collection the poems resonate her warrior spirit, and the spirit of Aboriginal Country, as was her wish. “ Ali Cobby Eckermann, Nunga poet and writer
Lisa Bellear became a close friend when I studied and taught at Melbourne University from the mid-1990s. During that time she became renowned not only as a poet but also as a community photographer recording numerous events and people in the local Aboriginal community. Her sudden departure was a great shock to all who knew her, but she lives on in our memories because her poems and photographs are the powerful legacy she left us. “ Dr Gary Foley, Associate Professor in History, Moondani Balluk, Victoria University
'The emphatic, committed voice of this remarkable Goernpil woman, feminist, po