The Unusual Life Of Tristan Smith

Author: Peter Carey

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Price : $20.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780702226267
Publisher : University of Queensland Press
Imprint : University of Queensland Press
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Publication date : 01 November 1993
Dimensions : 22.00 cmmm X 14.00 cmmm
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Author : Peter Carey
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Language : en
Reading Level : very good
Pages : 422
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9780702226267

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Signed by Peter Carey on title page. Foxing to page edges, endpapers

Description

Humorous, allegorical novel centred on the life of Tristan Smith. Set in the mythical nations of Voorstand and Efica, it follows the adventures of Tristan, who is doomed never to be taller than three foot six. Includes maps, footnotes and glossary. Author's other novels include 'Bliss', 'Illywacker', and 'Oscar and Lucinda', winner of the 1988 Booker Prize.

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