The Fringe Dwellers

Name: The Fringe Dwellers
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079541
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By Nene Gare

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The Fringe Dwellers by Nene Gare explores the life of an Aboriginal family navigating societal challenges and cultural identity in Australia. It follows the journey of a young girl dreaming of a better future while dealing with the constraints and prejudices of her environment. The novel delves into themes of aspiration, resilience, and the pressures of cultural assimilation.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in reading about the human spirit's resilience against the backdrop of socio-economic challenges. Set in Australia, it offers a poignant and authentic exploration of identity, family, and the struggle against societal norms, providing an insightful glimpse into the lives of Aboriginal Australians in the mid-20th century.

First published in 1961
A fictionalized account of the author's ten years living alongside Aboriginal people
Immediately acclaimed as a groundbreaking novel.

Description

Set in a remote area of Western Australia, The Fringe Dwellers is the story of two part-Aboriginal sisters, Noonah and Trilby, who live in a family camp on the fringe of white society. Noonah accepts her position, but Trilby refuses to.

First published in 1961, The Fringe Dwellers is a landmark novel in Australian literature. It was made into an internationally acclaimed film in 1986 by Bruce Beresford.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079541

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 386

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