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Discover 'Parrot and Olivier in America,' a captivating novel by Peter Carey, a master storyteller and Australia's most acclaimed novelist. This BRAND NEW paperback edition is published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, featuring 480 pages of rich narrative and intricate characters that bring to life the societal nuances of 19th-century America.
Follow the extraordinary journey of Olivier, a French aristocrat escaping a tumultuous past, and Parrot, the son of an English printer, who serves as his unlikely companion. Tasked with navigating the complexities of a new world, Parrot acts as both protector and observer, revealing the contrasts and conflicts of emerging American democracy. This remarkable comic masterpiece unveils how the early perceptions of America were sometimes fraught with skepticism about its future.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and societal change, making it an essential addition to your reading list. Whether you're an avid reader or looking for a unique gift, 'Parrot and Olivier in America' promises to inspire and engage.
Get your copy today and dive into this riveting tale that combines history and humor. Fast delivery options are available for a seamless shopping experience, bringing this literary gem straight to your doorstep!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896485
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Description:
A dazzling comic masterpiece that reminds us why Peter Carey is Australia's most internationally acclaimed novelist.
Olivier is a French aristocrat, the child of survivors of the revolution. Parrot, the son of an English printer, is a restless servant. When Olivier sets sail for the New World - ostensibly to study its prisons, but in reality to avoid another revolution - Parrot is sent with him, as spy, protector, foe and foil. They are an unlikely pair, but where better for unlikely things to flourish than in the glorious, brand-new democratic experiment, America? And who better than Carey to show what Americans do not always wish to see- that their earliest observers included some who foresaw disastrous consequences for that experiment, well before they became headlines around the world.
Follow the extraordinary journey of Olivier, a French aristocrat escaping a tumultuous past, and Parrot, the son of an English printer, who serves as his unlikely companion. Tasked with navigating the complexities of a new world, Parrot acts as both protector and observer, revealing the contrasts and conflicts of emerging American democracy. This remarkable comic masterpiece unveils how the early perceptions of America were sometimes fraught with skepticism about its future.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and societal change, making it an essential addition to your reading list. Whether you're an avid reader or looking for a unique gift, 'Parrot and Olivier in America' promises to inspire and engage.
Get your copy today and dive into this riveting tale that combines history and humor. Fast delivery options are available for a seamless shopping experience, bringing this literary gem straight to your doorstep!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896485
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Description:
A dazzling comic masterpiece that reminds us why Peter Carey is Australia's most internationally acclaimed novelist.
Olivier is a French aristocrat, the child of survivors of the revolution. Parrot, the son of an English printer, is a restless servant. When Olivier sets sail for the New World - ostensibly to study its prisons, but in reality to avoid another revolution - Parrot is sent with him, as spy, protector, foe and foil. They are an unlikely pair, but where better for unlikely things to flourish than in the glorious, brand-new democratic experiment, America? And who better than Carey to show what Americans do not always wish to see- that their earliest observers included some who foresaw disastrous consequences for that experiment, well before they became headlines around the world.