Voices Nearby: An Anthology of Asia Pacific Writing, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (August 1, 1997) © 1998

  • Paul Grover

Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780858599390
Voices Nearby: An Anthology of Asia Pacific Writing
Published 1997

Title overview

Voices Nearby is a timely contribution to the literature resources available to high school students. A wide range of contemporary material written from a number of perspectives is organised into eight thematically-based chapters, all highlighting the richness and diversity of the writing from cultures nearby.

Throughout the anthology the growing importance of Australia's links to and relationship with the countries of the Asia–Pacific region is given appropriate emphasis.

Table of contents

  1. A Different Togetherness: People and places in Asia and the Pacific
  2. A Tattooed Betelnut: Culture, ritual and tradition
  3. The Reluctant Bride: Family, marriage and relationships
  4. Or Else, the Lightning God: Beliefs, customs and religions
  5. Five Fingers: Unusual events and special occasions
  6. Point of No Return: Money, work and land
  7. An Unexpected Gift: Creativity and diversity in writing
  8. A Refugee in Paradise: Views from Asia and the Pacific.

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