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Literary Fiction· Australia

Oscar and Lucinda

by Peter Carey
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Booker Prize
Published 1988515 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1988, Oscar and Lucinda established Peter Carey as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A gambling English clergyman and an eccentric Australian heiress form an unlikely bond over their shared obsession with glass and games of chance in Victorian Australia. Carey's Booker Prize winner is a sweeping, inventive novel of faith, folly, and colonial ambition. Themes of gambling, faith, colonial Australia run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 1988.

Book Details

AuthorPeter Carey
Published1988
Country of Origin🇦🇺 Australia
LanguageEnglish
Pages515
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679777892
Editorial Score66/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇺 Australia

This book is part of Australia's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
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198862
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oscar and Lucinda about?

A gambling English clergyman and an eccentric Australian heiress form an unlikely bond over their shared obsession with glass and games of chance in Victorian Australia. Carey's Booker Prize winner is a sweeping, inventive novel of faith, folly, and colonial ambition.

Who wrote Oscar and Lucinda?

Oscar and Lucinda was written by Peter Carey, from Australia. First published in 1988.

What awards has Oscar and Lucinda won?

Oscar and Lucinda has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 1988.

Is Oscar and Lucinda worth reading?

Oscar and Lucinda is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gambling, faith, colonial Australia.

Where can I buy Oscar and Lucinda?

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What category is Oscar and Lucinda?

Oscar and Lucinda is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Oscar and Lucinda from?

Oscar and Lucinda originates from Australia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Australia on our country page.

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