I am the desert by Marie Elena Ellis
Red Dirt Poetry is proud to announce the publication of the highly anticipated debut poetry collection by acclaimed Arrernte poet Marie Elena Ellis.
This landmark collection brings together Ellis’s distinctive voice, weaving stories of Country, culture, memory, identity and belonging. Ellis offers readers an intimate and powerful exploration of contemporary Arrernte experience.
Within the book are QR codes which take you to the audio recordings of the poetry and soundscapes created by Daniel “Dan the Underdog” McAleer.
As one of the Northern Territory’s most compelling emerging literary voices, Ellis continues a strong tradition of First Nations storytelling while forging new pathways through poetry. Her debut collection marks an important contribution to contemporary Australian literature and celebrates the enduring strength of Arrernte language, culture and community.
