Chicago, The University of Chicago Press, 1978, hardcover, xx-244 pp, First University of Chicago Press Edition, First Printing by numberline, Very Good+ in Very Good dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, light spine-end and corner wear, some spots to text block bottom edge. Dustjacket shows edge nicks, mainly to head and heel of spine, in new Brodart sleeve. One of the very first serious considerations of Australian Aboriginal sexuality through the medium of traditional poetry and song which is linked directly with the world of nature, change, and transformation and, by implication, fertility and procreation among all living things. Illustrated with 25 images on 16 black-&-white plates, two maps, and eight diagrams. Appended: The Goulburn Island Song Cycle, The Rose River Song Cycle, The Djarada, Bibliography, Index. ISBN 9780226043890

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Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11314
Title: Love Songs of Arnhem Land
Author: Berndt, Ronald M
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First University of Chicago Press Edition, First Printing by num
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0226043894
ISBN 13: 9780226043890
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Place of Publication: Chicago
This edition first published: 1978
Keywords: Arnhem Land (N.T.); Australia; Australian & Oceanian; Australian aborigines; Erotic songs; Literary Criticism; Northern Territory; Social life and customs

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