Illywhacker (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Worn boards with rubbed edges.
A sprawling work of historical fiction, Illywhacker chronicles the extraordinary life of Herbert Badgery, an eccentric Australian aviator and master of invention and deception. The narrative presents a vivid, often satirical, panorama of 20th-century Australia, viewed through the lens of its unreliable yet captivating protagonist. This imaginative novel illustrates the nation's unique character and its complex relationship with truth and fabrication. It details a rich tapestry of characters and events, all woven into Badgery's grand, often unbelievable, schemes. The book's witty and expansive tone captures the spirit of a country coming into its own, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate ambitious storytelling.
Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Worn boards with rubbed edges.
A sprawling work of historical fiction, Illywhacker chronicles the extraordinary life of Herbert Badgery, an eccentric Australian aviator and master of invention and deception. The narrative presents a vivid, often satirical, panorama of 20th-century Australia, viewed through the lens of its unreliable yet captivating protagonist. This imaginative novel illustrates the nation's unique character and its complex relationship with truth and fabrication. It details a rich tapestry of characters and events, all woven into Badgery's grand, often unbelievable, schemes. The book's witty and expansive tone captures the spirit of a country coming into its own, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate ambitious storytelling.