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Oct 30, 2017 · Set in the 1950s in the embers of the British Empire, painting a picture of Queen and subject, black, white and those in-between, this brilliantly vivid novel illustrates how the possession of an ancient culture spirals through history - and the love made and hurt caused along the way.
Feb 27, 2018 · A breakneck, often hilarious, eye-opening adventure that at the same time reminds us how white people took possession of a timeless culture—the high purpose they invented, and the crimes they committed along the way— A Long Way from Home is Peter Carey’s late-style masterpiece.
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Jan 9, 2018 · A Long Way from Home is Peter Carey's late style masterpiece; a thrilling high speed story that starts in one way, then takes you to another place altogether. Set in the 1950s in the embers of the British Empire, painting a picture of Queen and subject, black, white and those in-between, this brilliantly vivid novel illustrates how the ...
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Set in the 1950’s, amongst the consequences of the age of Empires — of Kings and Queens, and subject races, of black, white and in between — this brilliantly vivid and lively novel reminds us how Europeans took possession of an ancient culture, the high purpose they invented, the crimes they committed along the way.
A breakneck, often hilarious, eye-opening adventure that at the same time reminds us how white people took possession of a timeless culture—the high purpose they invented, and the crimes they committed along the way—A Long Way from Home is Peter Carey’s late-style masterpiece.
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Feb 5, 2019 · Author Peter Carey. Add to Wish List. Paperback. $ 16.95 US. Knopf | Vintage. On sale Feb 05, 2019 | 336 Pages | 978-0-525-43599-0. See Additional Formats. Fiction > Historical Fiction. Fiction > Literary Fiction. View on Edelweiss. About. Excerpt. Awards. Reviews. Author. Irene Bobs loves fast driving.
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