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Flock

First Nations Stories Then and Now
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Flock by Ellen van Neerven is a vibrant collection of short stories that weaves together themes of identity, connection, and place through diverse Indigenous narratives. The stories explore cultural heritage and contemporary life, offering unique perspectives and rich storytelling that resonate with universal emotions and experiences. Through vivid characters and compelling plots, van Neerven creates a tapestry that connects the past, present, and future.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate powerful storytelling that captures the essence of Indigenous Australian life through a blend of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. This book offers keen insights into identity, culture, and the connection to land, appealing to those who value diverse voices and contemporary narratives.

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Curated and introduced by award-winning author Ellen van Neerven, Flock features luminous storytelling from leading Aboriginal writers, such as Tony Birch, Melissa Lucashenko and Tara June Winch, as well as some of the brightest new stars.

This wide-ranging and captivating anthology showcases both the power of First Nations writing and the satisfaction of a good short story. Curated by award-winning author Ellen van Neerven, Flock roams the landscape of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling, bringing together voices from across the generations.

Featuring established authors such as Tony Birch and Melissa Lucashenko, and rising stars such as Adam Thompson and Mykaela Saunders, Flock confirms the ongoing resonance and originality of First Nations stories.

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Flock by Ellen van Neerven is praised for its exploration of First Nations writing, offering an eloquent and diverse collection of short stories. Reviews highlight its broad scope, capturing both life's beauty and complexity, while the quality of writing stands out as particularly impressive. The collection also underscores the historical survival against narratives that once threatened Indigenous voices.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702263033

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 280

About the Author

Ellen van Neerven is an award-winning writer of Mununjali Yugambeh (South East Queensland) and Dutch heritage. They write fiction, poetry, plays and non-fiction. Ellen's first book, Heat and Light, was the recipient of the David Unaipon Award, the Dobbie Literary Award and the NSW Premier's Literary Awards Indigenous Writers Prize. Ellen has published two poetry collections- Comfort Food, which was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards Kenneth Slessor Prize and highly commended for the 2016 Wesley Michel Wright Prize; and most recently Throat, which was the recipient of the UQP Quentin Bryce Award.

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