ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANA –

This book is a collection of work from some of the great Australian Aboriginal writers. The work covers over 200 years of Aboriginal history, culture and life. The editors have selected work that represents the range and depth of Aboriginal writing in English. The anthology includes journalism, petitions and political letters from both the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as major works that reflect the start of Aboriginal poetry, prose and drama from the mid-20th century onwards.

Includes work produced in English by Australian Aboriginal authors published up to 2006.

• xviii, 260 p. ; 23 cm. First Edition #310525
• (Gift inscription on fep, otherwise As New Copy)

• First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:

  • Literature and stories – Authors
  • Literature and stories
  • History – Biographies

  Subject:

  • Australian literature — Aboriginal Australian authors
  • Aboriginal Australians — Social life and customs
  • Aboriginal Australians — History

  Other authors/contributors:

  • Heiss, Anita, 1968-
  • Minter, Peter, 1967-
  • Jose, Nicholas, 1952-