Heat and Light

First Nations Classics

Ellen van Neerven, Alison Whittaker

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Queensland Univ. Press
30 May 2023

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Australian Fiction

Series: First Nations Classics

Ellen van Neerven's award-winning collection of stories was inspired by the elements, and is exceptionally imaginative and varied.

In this award-winning work of fiction, Ellen van Neerven leads readers on a journey that is mythical, mystical and still achingly real.

Over three parts, van Neerven takes traditional storytelling and gives it a unique, contemporary twist. In 'Heat', we meet several generations of the Kresinger family and the legacy left by the mysterious Pearl. In 'Water', a futuristic world is imagined and the fate of a people threatened. In 'Light', familial ties are challenged and characters are caught between a desire for freedom and a sense of belonging.

Heat and Light is an intriguing collection that heralded the arrival of a major new talent in Australian writing.

By: Ellen van Neerven, Alison Whittaker
Imprint: Queensland Univ. Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 250g
ISBN: 9780702265990
ISBN 10: 0702265993
Series: First Nations Classics
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Heat and Light: First Nations Classics

A breathtaking work of art.' The Weekend Australian 'From one story to the next, the content is significant and the writing is beautiful and clever.' Sydney Morning Herald 'A stunning debut from a young writer of immense potential.' Melissa Lucashenko, author of Too Much Lip