As one of the Northern Territory’s most compelling emerging literary voices, Ellis continues a strong tradition of First Nations storytelling while forging new pathways through poetry. Her debut collection marks an important contribution to contemporary Australian literature and celebrates the enduring strength of Arrernte language, culture and community.
I Am The Desert by Marie Elena Ellis (pre-order)
$20.00
Paperback
52 pages
This beautiful collection showcases Ellis’s distinctive voice, weaving stories of Country, culture, memory, identity and belonging. Ellis offers readers an exploration of the contemporary Arrernte experience and reflections. Within the book are QR codes which take you to the audio recordings of the poetry and soundscapes created by Daniel “Dan the Underdog” McAleer.
Please note this is a pre-order – shipping will commence on August 6th.
Orders within the 0870 and 0871 postcodes receive free local delivery.