The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith

Author(s): Peter Carey

Hardback fiction | Literary Fiction

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.

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


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780702226267
  • : University of Queensland Press
  • : University of Queensland Press
  • : 01 November 1993
  • : 22.00 cmmm X 14.00 cmmm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Peter Carey
  • : hardback
  • : en
  • : very good
  • : 422