Content provided by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Alexis Wright on activism, Indigenous land rights and breaking down literature stereotypes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 440607160 series 2698678
Content provided by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Alexis Wright is one of the most highly-regarded Australian authors in recent times, winning both the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the Stella Prize - twice.
Her work is challenging the traditional publishing world and asking some tough questions.
But her passions extend far beyond writing.
In this episode, Julia explores Alexis’ early beginnings as a young activist, her lifelong dedication to Indigenous land rights and her concerns around global warming, as well as her literary success.
Show notes:
Alexis’ latest novel Praiseworthy is published by Giramondo and is available at all good book stores.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
117 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 440607160 series 2698678
Content provided by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Alexis Wright is one of the most highly-regarded Australian authors in recent times, winning both the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the Stella Prize - twice.
Her work is challenging the traditional publishing world and asking some tough questions.
But her passions extend far beyond writing.
In this episode, Julia explores Alexis’ early beginnings as a young activist, her lifelong dedication to Indigenous land rights and her concerns around global warming, as well as her literary success.
Show notes:
Alexis’ latest novel Praiseworthy is published by Giramondo and is available at all good book stores.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
117 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.