Carpentaria, an 'epic' novel centering on indigenous issues in Australia's Gulf Country, has won this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award.Previously won by luminaries such as Peter Carey and Tim Winton, this award recognises a 'published novel or play portraying Australian life in any of its phases'.
This year's choice, written by Alexis Wright, is seen as a critical step in the recognition of the importance of indigenous stories and writing in Australia.
Has anyone read this book? Do you have a view?
*photos and art in this post have been sourced from here
Has anyone read this book? Do you have a view?
*photos and art in this post have been sourced from here
1 comment:
I just read up on the book and it sounds interesting. I had not previously know of the award, thanks for the post!
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