exhume /eksˈhju:m/(verb):

• to reveal; disclose; unearth; bring to light

• to discover that which has been buried

• to bring back from neglect or obscurity

• to revive or restore after neglect or a period of forgetting

• to uncover something for further examination

In Exhume we are seeking to delve deep into literature, uncovering and exposing unique histories, works, or authors. We are striving to promote literature and literary criticism that makes us think critically about the enduring worth of books.

About the Editors

Bianca and Johanna are HDR candidates at James Cook University researching in the field of literary studies, history, and sociology.

Exhume is supported by the Roderick Centre for Australian Literature and Creative Writing and seeks to promote literary and scholarly knowledge across Australian audiences.