Illywhacker
PETER CAREY

Illywhacker by Peter Carey 14 reviews (1985) (608p) Man Booker Prize Finalist

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Book Description

The history of twentieth-century Australia is seen through the exploits and adventures of conman Herbert Badgery, as the 139-year-old ""illywhacker"" recalls his diverse careers as an aviator, car salesman, seducer, patriarch, and snake catcher. Reprint. 10,000 first printing. NYT.

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Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey 122 reviews (2010) (400p) (NBA) (Booker) Read Reviews | Visit this book's Amazon.com page

True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey 241 reviews (2001) (384p) (Booker) (NYTimes) (TIME) (ALA) Read Reviews | Visit this book's Amazon.com page

Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey 57 reviews (1988) (433p) (Booker) Read Reviews | Visit this book's Amazon.com page

Peter Carey Award Stats

Major Prize* Nominations 6   Unique Books Nominated for a Major Prize* 4   Pulitzer Prize Wins 0   Pulitzer Prize Nominations 0   National Book Critics Circle Award Wins 0   National Book Critics Circle Award Nominations 0   National Book Award Wins 0   National Book Award Nominations 1 Parrot and Olivier in America ·   Man Booker Prize Wins 2 Oscar and Lucinda · True History of the Kelly Gang ·   Man Booker Prize Nominations 4 Illywhacker · Oscar and Lucinda · True History of the Kelly Gang · Parrot and Olivier in America ·   PEN/Faulkner Award Wins 0   PEN/Faulkner Award Nominations 0

*Major Prize = Pulitzer Prize, National Book Critics Circle Award, National Book Award, Man Booker Prize, and PEN/Faulkner Award

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