Mudrooroo Libri

Aboriginal culture is deeply rooted in the belief that they have inhabited Australia since the Dreamtime, marked by a rich tapestry of mythologies expressed in hundreds of languages. Central to their worldview is the idea that the universe is alive, emphasizing a profound connection to the land and the responsibility to care for it. This enduring cultural heritage reflects a unique understanding of existence and the environment, shaped over tens of thousands of years.

One of the great novels of early settlement in Tasmania, seen through the eyes of the shaman Jangamuttuk, who battles for the survival of his tribe in a world of white ghosts.

This was the first novel by a writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia and in 1965 marked a unique literary event. Wild Cat Falling is the story of an Australia Aboriginal youth who grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town. He falls into petty crime, goes to gaol and comes out to do battle once more with the society that put him there. Mudrooroo is active in Aboriginal cultural affairs and is a prolific writer.

Set against the backdrop of Perth's outskirts, the story follows Aboriginal teenagers grappling with violence and poverty. Alan emerges as a self-proclaimed leader, inspired by the legendary warrior Sandawara, who fought for his people. Embracing this identity, Alan and his friends adopt the names of Sandawara's followers as they prepare for a revolution. In their dilapidated shelter, they strategize to reclaim their heritage and confront the struggles they face in a society that marginalizes them.