Peter Carey
Oscar and Lucinda
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571270163
- author:
- Peter Carey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Oscar and Lucinda is a striking novel that explores the tumultuous youth of Australia in the mid-nineteenth century. It's also a unique love story, bringing together two characters from different worlds. Oscar, a young English clergyman with a troubled past, finds himself drawn to Lucinda, a determined country girl with ambitions for self-reliance and industrial progress. Their unlikely partnership creates a captivating spectacle, set against the backdrop of Australia's dynamic and rapidly changing landscape. Peter Carey's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of identity, morality, and the human condition, leading to a stunning conclusion that will leave readers engaged until the very end. With its vivid characters, historical context, and thought-provoking narrative, Oscar and Lucinda is a compelling read for anyone interested in Australian history, literature, or romance.
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