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Parrot And Olivier In America

Parrot And Olivier In America

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by Peter Carey
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Olivier is a French aristocrat, the traumatized child of survivors of the Revolution. Parrot, the son of an itinerant printer who always wanted to be an artist but has ended up a servant. Born on different sides of history, their lives will be brought together by their travels in America. When Olivier sets sail for the New World, ostensibly to study its prisons but in reality to save his neck from one more revolution, Parrot is sent with him as spy, protector, foe, and foil. As the narrative shifts between the perspectives of Parrot and Olivier and their picaresque travels together and apart in love and politics, prisons and the world of art, Peter Carey explores the adventure of American democracy in theory and in practice, with dazzling wit and inventiveness.

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ISBN13: 9780571253319
ISBN10: 0571253318
Language: English
Publisher: Faber And Faber
Publication Year: 2010
Format: Paperback

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    Witty exploration of American democracy through two distinct eyes.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're drawn to stories that blend humor, history, and insightful character journeys, you'll find Peter Carey's book quite captivating. It offers a clever portrayal of two contrasting worlds and perspectives, making their picaresque journey both entertaining and thought-provoking. It's a book that celebrates the little moments amid big political upheavals, perfect for anyone interested in the complexities of democracy and human nature.
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