Author: Davis, Jack (editor); Hodge, Bob (editor).
Title: Aboriginal Writing Today: Papers from the First National Conference of Aboriginal Writers Held in Perth, Western Australia, in 1983 [Aias New Series].
Description: Canberra Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS), 1985. Paperback trade, very good condition, spine lightly faded, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. 112 pp. This conference provides a fascinating look at Aboriginal writing from the beginning as an oral tradition through its exciting contemporary voice to the strong promise of its future. Faith Bandler describes how she researched her novels. Catherine Berndt offers a sensitive analysis of oral literature. Gerry Bostock describes the early days of Aboriginal theatre. Jack Davis overviews Aboriginal writing today, and Kevin Gilbert discusses the policies Aboriginal writers have adopted and offers some provocative suggestions for future policies. Colin Johnson talks about the problems of trying to handle Aboriginal themes within white forms, Cliff Watego provides an analysis of Kath Walker's poetry. Finally, Bruce McGuiness and Denis Walker combine two formidable talents to talk about the politics of Aboriginal literature. (No 56 in this series.). ISBN: 0855751592

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