Verge 2016: Futures (Verge Creative Writing) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 192549506X ISBN 13: 9781925495065

Publisher: Monash University Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

A powerful collection exploring the future through diverse Australian voices.

Verge 2016: Futures presents a compelling anthology of fiction, poetry, and essays from established and emerging writers. This edition delves into the multifaceted theme of futures, examining what has been, what is now, and what is coming. The collection grapples with the uncertainties and hopes that shape our world, offering diverse perspectives on social justice, cultural identity, and environmental concerns.

This thought-provoking journal is for readers seeking fresh literary talent and insightful commentary on the pressing issues of our time. Discover stories that evoke despair, rage, and ultimately, hope for a brighter and more inclusive future. Explore the social significance of race, gender, and privilege through the lens of Australia's most promising voices. Verge challenges you to consider the paths we choose and the futures we create together.

About this title

About the Author

Megan Blake is a writer and photographer from Adelaide. Megan is a doctoral candidate in literary studies with Monash University, and her most recent publication is in Issue 29 of Colloquy. She won 2nd place for exper­imental photography at the Royal Melbourne Show; her brownies, while better than the photos, did not place. Annie Bourke is a Gamilaroi woman living on the Mornington Peninsula. She has a Masters in Writing and Literature from Deakin University and is currently completing a PhD in Creative Writing at Monash University. Annie is a mother of three adult children and an emerging writer. Bonnie Reid is a doctoral candidate in Creative Writing at Monash Uni­versity. They have previously completed a Master of Philosophy in American Literature from the University of Cambridge. Their research and poetry is interested in the ethical and political potential of the poetic fragment form for exploring intersections of race, class and queerness. Writers they are currently crushing on include Claudia Rankine, Jackie Wang and Maggie Nelson.

Edition details

• Publisher: Monash University Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 192549506X
• ISBN 13: 9781925495065
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132
• Editor: Blake Megan, Bourke Annie, Reid Bonnie