One of the great novels of early settlement in Tasmania, seen through the eyes of the shaman Jangamuttuk, who battles for the survival of his tribe in a world of white ghosts.
Mudrooroo Boeken
Deze auteur duikt in thema's van vervreemding en isolatie in het Australische leven, met een bijzondere focus op het bestaan van inheemse volkeren. Zijn vroege werken, gevormd door persoonlijke ervaringen met gevangenschap en de zoektocht naar zingeving, verkenden politieke landschappen en de innerlijke strijd van personages. Later verbreedde hij zijn blik met speculatieve fictie en jeugdliteratuur, waarmee hij het literaire landschap verrijkte. Zijn schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door een diepgaande verkenning van identiteit en verbondenheid.
Aboriginal Mythology
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- 8 uur lezen
Aboriginal culture is deeply rooted in the belief that they have inhabited Australia since the Dreamtime, marked by a rich tapestry of mythologies expressed in hundreds of languages. Central to their worldview is the idea that the universe is alive, emphasizing a profound connection to the land and the responsibility to care for it. This enduring cultural heritage reflects a unique understanding of existence and the environment, shaped over tens of thousands of years.
Long Live Sandawara
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- 6 uur lezen
Set against the backdrop of Perth's outskirts, the story follows Aboriginal teenagers grappling with violence and poverty. Alan emerges as a self-proclaimed leader, inspired by the legendary warrior Sandawara, who fought for his people. Embracing this identity, Alan and his friends adopt the names of Sandawara's followers as they prepare for a revolution. In their dilapidated shelter, they strategize to reclaim their heritage and confront the struggles they face in a society that marginalizes them.