This is an adaptation of the Context Writers Festival closing address given by Karen Wyld, which was followed by a conversation with Associate Professor Anne Brewster. Held 8 to 10 October 2021, Context was presented by Writers SA, hosted by Adelaide City Library and guest curated by Dominic Guerrera.

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