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Discover "My Life as a Fake," a fascinating B-format paperback that delves into the world of literary deception and art. This captivating novel by Peter Carey, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2020, presents a unique Australian literary hoax that is as entertaining as it is profound. With 320 pages filled with intrigue and complexity, this book is essential for those who love literary fiction and stories of imposture. Set against the backdrop of steamy Kuala Lumpur in 1972, the narrative centers on Sarah Wode-Douglass, an editor of a London poetry journal, who encounters the enigmatic Christopher Chubb, an Australian literary hoaxer. As Sarah navigates her fascination with Chubb’s dubious manuscript, she is plunged into a whirlpool of murder, kidnapping, and existential quandaries. "My Life as a Fake" challenges perceptions of genius and reality, making it a must-read for those intrigued by the interplay of truth and fiction. Explore themes of madness, haunting genius, and the very essence of creativity in this continuously startling exploration that resonates with readers across the globe. Perfect for book clubs and literary enthusiasts, this novel engages both the mind and the heart. Order now and experience the gripping tale that will leave you questioning the nature of authenticity. Delivery information: This product is brand new, ISBN 9781760896553, and ships promptly to ensure you enjoy this literary masterpiece as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896553
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320
Description:
An Australian literary hoax lies at the core of My Life as a Fake, Peter Carey's captivating, 'continuously startling' (John Updike) contemplation of the art world.
In steamy, fetid Kuala Lumpur in 1972, Sarah Wode-Douglass, editor of a London poetry journal, meets the mysterious Christopher Chubb. An Australian literary hoaxer, Chubb is carting around a manuscript likely filled with deceit. In this dubious work Sarah recognises a real genius. But whose genius? She is drawn into a fantastic story of imposture, murder, kidnapping, and exile, which couldn't be true unless its teller were mad. Or perhaps haunted. My Life as a Fake is a Frankenstein story in which what is imagined comes to life and exacts its due.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896553
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320
Description:
An Australian literary hoax lies at the core of My Life as a Fake, Peter Carey's captivating, 'continuously startling' (John Updike) contemplation of the art world.
In steamy, fetid Kuala Lumpur in 1972, Sarah Wode-Douglass, editor of a London poetry journal, meets the mysterious Christopher Chubb. An Australian literary hoaxer, Chubb is carting around a manuscript likely filled with deceit. In this dubious work Sarah recognises a real genius. But whose genius? She is drawn into a fantastic story of imposture, murder, kidnapping, and exile, which couldn't be true unless its teller were mad. Or perhaps haunted. My Life as a Fake is a Frankenstein story in which what is imagined comes to life and exacts its due.