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Remembering Babylon by David Malouf follows Gemmy Fairley, a European boy raised by Aboriginals after being shipwrecked in 19th-century Queensland. The story explores his reintroduction to European settlers, highlighting conflicts around identity, belonging, and coexistence. Despite some supporters, Gemmy faces mistrust, leading to his eventual exile, which forever impacts the settlement. The book includes instances of colonial violence and ostracism.