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| Author | Gail Jones |
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| Cover artist | Naresh Singh/Millennium Images, UK |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Random House Australia |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 226 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 1-74166-522-1 |
| OCLC | 65526988 |
| 823 22 | |
| LC Class | PR9619.3.J6863 D74 2006b |
| Preceded by | Sixty Lights |
| Followed by | Sorry |
Dreams of Speaking is a 2006 novel by Australian author Gail Jones. Similar to Jones’ first two novels, Sixty Lights and Five Bells, Dreams of Speaking also explores the concept of modernity and its effect on understanding ourselves. The novel moves through time and space, following a reflective writing style. Following a few months in the life of a young Australian writer, Alice Black, the novel weaves through time to explore Alice's journey as a young Australian academic conducting research on the concept of modernity. The novel begins in Perth, Western Australia, and follows Alice's travels to Paris and Tokyo. As she chases the true meaning of modernity, Alice unintentionally learns more about her world and herself. Jones’ includes disparate elements in her novel including letters between the characters and facts. Overall, the novel received mixed reviews from eminent critics.