Plains of Promise
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Plains of Promise

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Plains of Promise

About this book

A powerful story of resilience and the enduring strength of Indigenous culture. Alexis Wright's Plains of Promise delves into the heart of Australia's Stolen Generations, set against the backdrop of the Gulf Country in the 1950s. When Ivy Koopundi is taken from her mother and placed in St Dominic's Mission, her life is forever altered by the clash of Aboriginal spirituality and colonial brutality.

Years later, Mary, a young Aboriginal woman, returns to the Mission, unearthing a legacy of suffering and sparking a confrontation with the past. This novel explores themes of identity, displacement, and the irrepressible spirit of a people. For readers seeking:

  • A gripping tale of historical injustice
  • An exploration of Indigenous identity and resilience
  • A powerful voice in contemporary Australian literature

Table of contents

  1. Author biography
  2. Title page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction by Mykaela Saunders
  6. Introduction by Geordie Williamson
  7. Part I: The Timekeeper’s Shadow
  8. Part II: Glimpses of Distant Hills
  9. Part III: Victory Lane
  10. Part IV: Plains of Papery Grass
  11. Acknowledgements
  12. Imprint page

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Information

Publisher
University of Queensland Press
Edition
3
Year
2024
Subtopic
Historical Fiction
eBook ISBN
9780702269950

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