
Title
The Alien
Author
Kefala, Antigone
Publisher
Makar
Published Date
1973
Annotation
Antigone Kefala was born in Romania of Greek parents. The family emigrated to New Zealand then Kefala later moved to Australia. The Alien is the author’s first poetry collection which revolves around experiences of alienation and difference, and the problems of language and meaning. Her work is considered an important voice on the migrant experience in modern Australia.
Key Concepts
Emigration, Cross cultural relations, Migrants
Audience
Upper primary, Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
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