Remembering Babylon
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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David Malouf's Remembering Babylon is a profound work of historical fiction that chronicles the unsettling arrival of a young white man, raised by Aboriginal people, into a 19th-century Queensland settlement. This evocative narrative uncovers the profound cultural misunderstandings and prejudices that arise when two vastly different worlds collide. Malouf masterfully illustrates the complexities of identity and belonging, presenting a poignant meditation on the impact of colonialism on both the land and its inhabitants. The prose, rich with sensory detail, transports readers to a landscape both beautiful and brutal, detailing the struggles of individuals caught between tradition and an encroaching new order. This powerful story argues for a deeper understanding of history and the enduring human spirit.
Author: David Malouf
Format: Paperback
Published: 1993, Chatto & Windus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
David Malouf's Remembering Babylon is a profound work of historical fiction that chronicles the unsettling arrival of a young white man, raised by Aboriginal people, into a 19th-century Queensland settlement. This evocative narrative uncovers the profound cultural misunderstandings and prejudices that arise when two vastly different worlds collide. Malouf masterfully illustrates the complexities of identity and belonging, presenting a poignant meditation on the impact of colonialism on both the land and its inhabitants. The prose, rich with sensory detail, transports readers to a landscape both beautiful and brutal, detailing the struggles of individuals caught between tradition and an encroaching new order. This powerful story argues for a deeper understanding of history and the enduring human spirit.