The Unusual Life Of Tristan Smith
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Paperback
Published: TSP, 1994
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This novel presents a fantastical journey through the life of its titular character, born with a unique physical anomaly in a world obsessed with performance and artifice. Peter Carey's imaginative narrative chronicles Tristan Smith's picaresque adventures across continents, from the theatrical stages of his homeland to the bustling streets of a foreign land. The story satirizes societal norms and the pursuit of fame, illustrating the protagonist's quest for identity amidst a backdrop of bizarre characters and surreal events. With a witty and often poignant tone, the work uncovers profound truths about human connection and the power of storytelling.
Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Paperback
Published: TSP, 1994
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This novel presents a fantastical journey through the life of its titular character, born with a unique physical anomaly in a world obsessed with performance and artifice. Peter Carey's imaginative narrative chronicles Tristan Smith's picaresque adventures across continents, from the theatrical stages of his homeland to the bustling streets of a foreign land. The story satirizes societal norms and the pursuit of fame, illustrating the protagonist's quest for identity amidst a backdrop of bizarre characters and surreal events. With a witty and often poignant tone, the work uncovers profound truths about human connection and the power of storytelling.