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Discover the powerful narratives of Aboriginal women through *Reading Aboriginal Women's Life Stories*, a compelling exploration of identity, culture, and resilience. Published by Sydney University Press in 2016, this A5 size Tankobon offers a significant examination of life stories that have transformed our understanding of contemporary Indigenous Australian literature. Anne Brewster meticulously analyzes three seminal texts, contextualizing them within the frameworks of history, race, gender, family, storytelling, and Aboriginality. With roots tracing back to the late 1970s and a surge in popularity in the 1980s with iconic works like Sally Morgan's *My Place*, this book is essential for anyone interested in Indigenous narratives and the evolving landscape of Aboriginal literature. Brewster's respectful and insightful approach offers a rich perspective for both scholars and general readers alike. Dive deep into these transgenerational tales that reflect the strength and spirit of Aboriginal women's voices, and explore how these life stories continue to reshape understandings of Aboriginal identity today. Don't miss the chance to own this brand-new edition, a vital resource for understanding the cultural and literary significance of Aboriginal women's experiences.
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: 9781743324189
Format: A5 size Tankobon
Year: 2016
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
A wave of life stories and autobiographical narratives by Aboriginal women began in the late 1970s and gained momentum a decade later with the publication of Sally Morgan's My Place (1987), which became a bestseller. While some of the books of the first wave focused mainly (if not exclusively) on the author, Aboriginal women's life stories widened over time to include transgenerational histories of the family.
Reading Aboriginal Women's Life Stories is an important discussion of books that have shaped our understanding of contemporary Indigenous Australian literature. Anne Brewster provides an in-depth textual analysis of three key titles and situates them in relation to concepts of history, race, gender, family, storytelling and Aboriginality in modern Australia.
â€Looking back, we can recognise now what an extraordinary phenomenon these life stories are, and how they have changed understandings of Aboriginality and writing ... The return of this classic book in a new edition is a welcome reminder that Anne Brewster's careful, deeply respectful and informed approach to these writings is as necessary now as it ever was.’Professor Gillian Whitlock FAHA
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: 9781743324189
Format: A5 size Tankobon
Year: 2016
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
A wave of life stories and autobiographical narratives by Aboriginal women began in the late 1970s and gained momentum a decade later with the publication of Sally Morgan's My Place (1987), which became a bestseller. While some of the books of the first wave focused mainly (if not exclusively) on the author, Aboriginal women's life stories widened over time to include transgenerational histories of the family.
Reading Aboriginal Women's Life Stories is an important discussion of books that have shaped our understanding of contemporary Indigenous Australian literature. Anne Brewster provides an in-depth textual analysis of three key titles and situates them in relation to concepts of history, race, gender, family, storytelling and Aboriginality in modern Australia.
â€Looking back, we can recognise now what an extraordinary phenomenon these life stories are, and how they have changed understandings of Aboriginality and writing ... The return of this classic book in a new edition is a welcome reminder that Anne Brewster's careful, deeply respectful and informed approach to these writings is as necessary now as it ever was.’Professor Gillian Whitlock FAHA