The Cherry Pickers: The First Written Aboriginal Play by Kevin Gilbert (PB 1988)
The Cherry Pickers: The First Written Aboriginal Play by Kevin Gilbert (PB 1988)
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"The Cherry Pickers" is a play by Kevin Gilbert, recognized as the first written Aboriginal play in Australia. The narrative centers on an Aboriginal family's experiences as they travel to participate in seasonal fruit-picking work. Through their journey, the play addresses themes of cultural identity, displacement, and the socio-economic challenges faced by Indigenous Australians. Gilbert's work offers a poignant exploration of the intersection between traditional Aboriginal culture and the pressures of contemporary society, providing valuable insights into the complexities of Indigenous life in Australia.
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- Publisher: Burrambinga Books
- Year: 1988
- Page count: 80 pages
