Royal octavo, cloth boards, dustjacket, colour plates, b&w illus, pp 347. Newspaper review loosely inserted, Near-fine condition in like d.j. Discusses the impact that the desert, both geographical and metaphorical, has had on Australian identity. At the heart of the book is the contrast between the European-driven notion of an empty, monotonous wilderness, and the profound spiritual impact that Australian Aborigines have with the desert. Examines the work of many writers, artists, explorers, and film-makers. N° de ref. del artículo 102775

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Título: Seeking the Centre: The Australian Desert in...

Editorial: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Año de publicación: 1998

Encuadernación: Boards in d.j.

Condición de la sobrecubierta: Sobrecubierta no Incluida

Edición: 1st Edition.

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