Description
Explore the depths of Indigenous Transnationalism with this comprehensive collection of essays analyzing Alexis Wright's acclaimed novel, 'Carpentaria'. Published in 2018 by Giramondo Publishing and available in brand new condition (ISBN: 9781925336429), this text presents insightful perspectives from eight critics across seven countries. Each essay delves into critical themes that resonate well beyond Australia's borders, such as the enduring connection to land, the fierce battles fought by indigenous communities for preservation of language and culture, and the pressing environmental concerns that threaten these vital connections.
This anthology not only emphasizes the universal spirit of growth and resistance found within indigenous narratives but also highlights how a transnational lens can illuminate the vibrant struggles and triumphs shared among indigenous peoples globally. Perfect for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Indigenous studies, this book bridges conversations across cultures and promotes a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of indigenous experiences worldwide.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781925336429
Year: 2018
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
After Aboriginal author Alexis Wright's novel,Carpentaria, won the Miles Franklin Award in 2007, it rapidly achieved the status of a classic. The novel is widely read and studied in Australia, and overseas, and valued for its imaginative power, its epic reach, and its remarkable use of language.
Indigenous Transnationalismbrings together eight essays by critics from seven different countries, each analysing Alexis Wright's novelCarpentariafrom a distinct national perspective. Taken together, these diverse voices highlight themes from the novel that resonate across cultures and continents: the primacy of the land; the battles that indigenous peoples fight for their language, culture and sovereignty; a concern with the environment and the effects of pollution. At the same time, by comparing the Aboriginal experience to that of other indigenous peoples, they demonstrate the means by which a transnational approach can highlight resistance to, or subversion of, national prejudices.
This anthology not only emphasizes the universal spirit of growth and resistance found within indigenous narratives but also highlights how a transnational lens can illuminate the vibrant struggles and triumphs shared among indigenous peoples globally. Perfect for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Indigenous studies, this book bridges conversations across cultures and promotes a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of indigenous experiences worldwide.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781925336429
Year: 2018
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
After Aboriginal author Alexis Wright's novel,Carpentaria, won the Miles Franklin Award in 2007, it rapidly achieved the status of a classic. The novel is widely read and studied in Australia, and overseas, and valued for its imaginative power, its epic reach, and its remarkable use of language.
Indigenous Transnationalismbrings together eight essays by critics from seven different countries, each analysing Alexis Wright's novelCarpentariafrom a distinct national perspective. Taken together, these diverse voices highlight themes from the novel that resonate across cultures and continents: the primacy of the land; the battles that indigenous peoples fight for their language, culture and sovereignty; a concern with the environment and the effects of pollution. At the same time, by comparing the Aboriginal experience to that of other indigenous peoples, they demonstrate the means by which a transnational approach can highlight resistance to, or subversion of, national prejudices.