Captured Lives: Australian Captivity Narratives
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Kate Darian-Smith, Roslyn Poignant, Kay Schaffer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Sir Robert Menzies Centre for Australian Studies., 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor bumps and rubs to cover. Some slight markings to cover.
This academic work Captured Lives: Australian Captivity Narratives critically examines the rich tradition of captivity narratives within Australian history and literature. It uncovers the diverse experiences of individuals held captive, from Indigenous peoples to European settlers, and the profound impact these experiences had on their identities and the nation's cultural memory. The text meticulously analyzes how these personal accounts were shaped, circulated, and interpreted, presenting a compelling argument about their role in constructing national identity. Schaffer and Smith illustrate the complex interplay between personal trauma, historical context, and narrative form, offering a nuanced understanding of survival and representation. This scholarly volume provides an essential contribution to postcolonial studies and the study of autobiography, revealing the enduring power of stories born from confinement.
Author: Kate Darian-Smith, Roslyn Poignant, Kay Schaffer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Sir Robert Menzies Centre for Australian Studies., 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor bumps and rubs to cover. Some slight markings to cover.
This academic work Captured Lives: Australian Captivity Narratives critically examines the rich tradition of captivity narratives within Australian history and literature. It uncovers the diverse experiences of individuals held captive, from Indigenous peoples to European settlers, and the profound impact these experiences had on their identities and the nation's cultural memory. The text meticulously analyzes how these personal accounts were shaped, circulated, and interpreted, presenting a compelling argument about their role in constructing national identity. Schaffer and Smith illustrate the complex interplay between personal trauma, historical context, and narrative form, offering a nuanced understanding of survival and representation. This scholarly volume provides an essential contribution to postcolonial studies and the study of autobiography, revealing the enduring power of stories born from confinement.