Ep 274: Alexis Wright on writing Praiseworthy

The Garret: Writers on writing by Astrid Edwards

May 4, 202441:27Arts

Waanyi writer Alexis Wright is the only author to win the Stella Prize twice - the first time for Tracker and the second time for Praiseworthy. Alexis is also the author of the prize-winning novels Carpentaria and The Sw...

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