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Title: "Edenglassie" by Melissa Lucashenko
University of Queensland Press
A compelling literary masterpiece from the esteemed Melissa Lucashenko, a previous recipient of the Miles Franklin award, "Edenglassie" is a tour de force.
Unfolding in Magandjin-Brisbane, the novel seamlessly navigates between the 1800s and 2023. Through diverse narratives involving local Goorie individuals and colonists, "Edenglassie" delves into a historical juncture where the trajectory of history could have veered in markedly different directions. It prompts contemplation on where society can and should head, presenting an imagined yet familiar near future. The impact of the frontier and its enduring legacy resonates throughout, affecting characters from the burgeoning love affair in the 1800s between Mulanyin, a young man setting out on his journey, and Nita, a young woman employed by a comparatively 'progressive' white family. This theme persists to the electric dynamic in 2024 between activist Winona and Dr. Johnny, both caring for centenarian Grannie Eddie, a master storyteller who retains her ability to weave tales. "Edenglassie" intricately weaves these stories across time, exploring the profound connections that bind them.
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