Illywhacker
Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Perimeter of all pages yellowed. All text legible.
This picaresque novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Herbert Badgery, a centenarian Australian con man and aviator. The narrative presents a fantastical and often unreliable account of his adventures, blending historical events with elements of magical realism. It illustrates a unique perspective on Australian identity and the very nature of storytelling, questioning the boundaries between truth and fabrication. The prose maintains a witty and satirical tone throughout, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of memory and self-invention.
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Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Perimeter of all pages yellowed. All text legible.
This picaresque novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Herbert Badgery, a centenarian Australian con man and aviator. The narrative presents a fantastical and often unreliable account of his adventures, blending historical events with elements of magical realism. It illustrates a unique perspective on Australian identity and the very nature of storytelling, questioning the boundaries between truth and fabrication. The prose maintains a witty and satirical tone throughout, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of memory and self-invention.
