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Salt

Selected Stories and Essays
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Salt by Bruce Pascoe is a collection of poignant short stories, essays, and reflections that explore themes of human connection, cultural heritage, and identity. The book weaves together varied narratives that delve into the nuances of indigenous Australian culture and contemporary life, offering a rich tapestry of thought-provoking insights. Each piece resonates with Pascoe's deep understanding of the land and the complex histories it holds.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of identity, culture, and history with rich and evocative storytelling. This work offers a collection of narratives that beautifully intertwine themes of connection and belonging, perfect for readers who value profound insights into diverse backgrounds and human experiences.

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Showcasing the shimmering genius of Bruce Pascoe, author of the bestselling Dark Emu.

A collection of stories and essays by the award-winning author of Dark Emu, showcasing his shimmering genius across a lifetime of work.

This volume of Bruce Pascoe's best and most celebrated stories and essays, collected here for the first time, traverses his long career and explores his enduring fascination with Australia's landscape, culture, and history.

Featuring new fiction alongside Pascoe's most revered and thought-provoking non-fictionβ€”including from his modern classic Dark Emuβ€”Salt distils the intellect, passion, and virtuosity of his work. It's time all Australians know the range and depth of this most marvellous of our writers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760641580

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 427g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Bruce Pascoe is an award-winning writer and a Bunurong man. His books include Dark Emu, Book of the Year at the 2016 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. He works to preserve the Wathaurong language through the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and was 2018 Dreamtime Person of the Year, recognising his significant contribution to Indigenous culture.

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