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Remembering Babylon
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Discover the powerful narrative of 'Remembering Babylon', a captivating book that offers a profound perspective on Australia’s early history. This award-winning novel, recognized with the 1996 International Impac Dublin Literary Award, transports readers to the 1840s, exploring the complex interactions between white settlers and the Indigenous Australian Aboriginals. Follow the journey of a ship's boy who, cast ashore in northern Australia, is nurtured by Aborigines and, after 16 years, re-emerges from the bush to confront the settlers with their buried fears and unacknowledged histories. This B-format paperback, published in 2009 by Random House Australia, presents a striking portrayal of a boy navigating two disparate worlds: the civilized and the primitive. With 192 pages of rich storytelling, 'Remembering Babylon' invites you to reflect on the intricacies of cultural identity and the lasting impacts of colonization. Perfect for readers interested in Australian literature, colonial history, and cultural reconciliation, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order. Please note that combined shipping with other items is not available, and allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741667684
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 192
Description:
"Winner of the 1996 International Impac Dublin Literary Award. In the 1840s, a ship s boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by Aborigines. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors. A picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginals. It is essentially the story of a boy caught between both worlds - the civilised and the primitive ."
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741667684
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 192
Description:
"Winner of the 1996 International Impac Dublin Literary Award. In the 1840s, a ship s boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by Aborigines. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors. A picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginals. It is essentially the story of a boy caught between both worlds - the civilised and the primitive ."
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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