Oscar and Lucinda
Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey is a historical fiction novel published by Faber & Faber in 2015. This edition, part of the Faber Modern Classics series, spans 544 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows two gamblers, Oscar Hopkins and Lucinda Leplastrier, as they embark on a journey to Australia, finding distraction and solace in a deck of cards. Their unique bond leads to a pivotal bet that alters the course of their lives.
Readers will encounter a blend of romance and historical elements set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Australia. The story delves into the complexities of faith, fortune, and the human experience through the lives of its central characters. As Oscar, who believes divine encouragement guides his gambling, and Lucinda, an heiress with a glassworks, navigate their intertwined fates, the novel explores themes of chance and destiny. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Carey’s early work, showcasing his distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
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On a slow ship bound for Australia, two gamblers find distraction and solace in a deck of cards. One, Oscar Hopkins, who believes God encourages him to gamble; the other, Lucinda Leplastrier, who is the heiress of a fortune and owner of a glassworks. Together they will make a bet which will change both of their lives forever. Peter Carey is one of the only writers to have twice won the Booker Prize – Oscar and Lucinda was his first book to do so. Both a moving love story and a historical tour de force, his tale of nineteenth-century Australia signaled the arrival of one of the great voices in contemporary literature.
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