Description
Discover the powerful literary masterpiece, BLAKWORK, by the acclaimed poet Alison Whittaker, a must-have for enthusiasts of contemporary poetry and Indigenous literature. This award-winning collection, which won the 2019 Queensland Literary Awards and the Mascara Avant-Garde Literary Award, delves deep into themes of loss, identity, and resilience. Full of evocative imagery and fearless critique, Whittaker captures the essence of growing up blak in Australia. With a unique blend of poetry, memoir, and micro-fiction, BLAKWORK offers readers an unflinching look at the impact of colonization and the strength of Aboriginal rights. Don't miss the opportunity to own this book that has been shortlisted for several prestigious awards. Perfect for readers seeking to expand their understanding of Indigenous voices in literature. Whether you're a poetry aficionado or a newcomer, BLAKWORK is an enlightening addition to any collection. Enjoy the benefit of free shipping on this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Enhance your bookshelf with this essential work 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: 9781925360851
Year: 2018
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
WINNER - 2019 Queensland Literary Awards (Judith Wright Calanthe Award for a Poetry Collection
WINNER - 2019 Mascara Avant-Garde Literary Award
SHORTLISTED – 2019 Prime Minister's Literary Awards (Poetry)
SHORTLISTED – 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards (Indigenous Writing Prize)
SHORTLISTED – 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) Small Publishers' Adult Book of the Year
LONGLISTED – 2019 Australian Literature Society (ALS) Gold Medal
A stunning mix of memoir, reportage, fiction, satire, and critique composed by a powerful new voice in poetry. Alison Whittaker's BLAKWORK is an original and unapologetic collection from which two things emerge; an incomprehensible loss, and the poet's fearless examination of the present.
Whittaker is unsparing in the interrogation of familiar ideas – identifying and dissolving them with idiosyncratic imagery, layering them to form new connections, and reinterpreting what we know.
'Alison Whittaker's second book,Blakworkis a bold mix of poetry, micro-fiction, memoir and critique, and a follow-up to her award-wining debut poetry collection,Lemons in the Chicken Wire...Whittaker has drawn on the strength of past generations to become a strongblakwoman in contemporary Australia, and readers are gifted her insights into growing upblak.With a unique style of writing, she bravely unpacks themes such as colonisation and Aboriginal rights in Australia.'—KarenWyld, Books+Publishing
'The way Gomeroi words ar
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: 9781925360851
Year: 2018
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
WINNER - 2019 Queensland Literary Awards (Judith Wright Calanthe Award for a Poetry Collection
WINNER - 2019 Mascara Avant-Garde Literary Award
SHORTLISTED – 2019 Prime Minister's Literary Awards (Poetry)
SHORTLISTED – 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards (Indigenous Writing Prize)
SHORTLISTED – 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) Small Publishers' Adult Book of the Year
LONGLISTED – 2019 Australian Literature Society (ALS) Gold Medal
A stunning mix of memoir, reportage, fiction, satire, and critique composed by a powerful new voice in poetry. Alison Whittaker's BLAKWORK is an original and unapologetic collection from which two things emerge; an incomprehensible loss, and the poet's fearless examination of the present.
Whittaker is unsparing in the interrogation of familiar ideas – identifying and dissolving them with idiosyncratic imagery, layering them to form new connections, and reinterpreting what we know.
'Alison Whittaker's second book,Blakworkis a bold mix of poetry, micro-fiction, memoir and critique, and a follow-up to her award-wining debut poetry collection,Lemons in the Chicken Wire...Whittaker has drawn on the strength of past generations to become a strongblakwoman in contemporary Australia, and readers are gifted her insights into growing upblak.With a unique style of writing, she bravely unpacks themes such as colonisation and Aboriginal rights in Australia.'—KarenWyld, Books+Publishing
'The way Gomeroi words ar