Fire Flood Plague
Fire Flood Plague, edited by Sophie Cunningham, is a compelling anthology published by Random House Australia in December 2020. This collection features 288 pages of original contributions from a diverse array of Australian voices, including writers, scientists, journalists, and historians. The book reflects on the tumultuous events of 2020, marked by devastating firestorms, floods, and a global pandemic, capturing the varied experiences and emotions of Australians during this unforgettable year.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of perspectives that delve into themes such as environmental conservation, the impact of natural disasters, and the resilience of communities. The anthology addresses significant topics, including the historical significance of fire and plague for Indigenous Australians, the urgency of social movements, and the evolving nature of personal connections in a time of crisis. Fire Flood Plague serves as a vital cultural record, documenting the collective human experience and the lessons learned during extraordinary times.
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2020 began with firestorms raging through the country, followed by floods, and then a global pandemic that has changed how Australians think, feel and live. We all experienced this year differently, but one thing rings true for all of us- this is a year we won’t forget.
This anthology brings together original work from a diverse collection of Australian voices, from writers to scientists, journalists to historians, all expressing what 2020 meant to them. They write of ash falling from the sky, fish dying on riverbanks, loved ones lost, loved ones reunited, the historical resonance of fire and plague for Indigenous Australians, geopolitical tensions, the changed nature of travel, friendships rekindled on Zoom, the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, the state of the arts and the media, the importance of nurturing our inner lives, communities destroyed and communities rebuilding.
FIRE FLOOD PLAGUE is a vital cultural record of the resilience and humanity needed in these extraordinary times.
Including original pieces from Lenore Taylor, Nyadol Nuon, Christos Tsiolkas, Melissa Lucashenko, Billy Griffiths, Jess Hill, Kim Scott, Brenda Walker, Jane Rawson, Omar Sakr, Richard McGregor, Jennifer Mills, Gabrielle Chan, John Birmingham, Tim Flannery, Rebecca Giggs, Kate Cole-Adams, George Megalogenis, James Bradley, Alison Croggon, Melanie Cheng, Kirsten Tranter, Tom Griffiths, Joelle Gergis and Delia Falconer.
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