Wanting by Richard Flanagan
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century colonial Tasmania and Victorian England, this novel weaves together the lives of two seemingly disparate characters: an Aboriginal girl named Mathinna and the renowned British author Charles Dickens. Through the lens of their experiences, the narrative explores themes of desire, identity, and the complex interplay between civilization and savagery. As Mathinna is uprooted from her native culture and thrust into a world of European customs, Dickens grapples with personal and professional turmoil, revealing the universal human struggle to reconcile longing with reality. The story poignantly examines the consequences of wanting and the impact of cultural imposition on individual lives.
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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