Peter Carey
Peter Carey
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Peter Carey is a renowned Australian novelist, known professionally by his given name only.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on May 13, 1943, in Bondi, New South Wales, Australia. He remains alive as of this writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Australian novelist, short story writer, and memoirist.
Early Life and Background
Carey grew up in a family that valued literature; his father was an engineer, and his mother a painter. His love for reading was fostered from childhood by his parents' home library. He attended St Aloysius' College in Sydney before enrolling at the University of Melbourne, where he studied English and History.
Major Accomplishments
Carey's writing career spans over five decades, with numerous accolades to his name. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Being awarded two Booker Prizes (1988 for _Oscar and Lucinda_ and 2001 for _True History of the Kelly Gang_) and a Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Publishing over 20 novels and several short story collections, with many translated into multiple languages.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Carey's most notable works include:
Bliss (1981), a novel exploring the lives of two Australian families through a series of interconnected stories.
Oscar and Lucinda (1988), a Booker Prize-winning novel about an Englishman who travels to Australia with his fortune, only to become embroiled in a tragic love affair.
* True History of the Kelly Gang (2000), another Booker Prize winner that reimagines the life of Australian outlaw Ned Kelly from his own perspective.
Carey's writing is often characterized by its unique blend of historical and literary fiction, as well as its exploration of themes such as identity, family, and social class.
Impact and Legacy
Carey's contributions to literature are multifaceted. His novels have not only been widely praised for their literary merit but also for shedding light on Australia's history and culture. Through his writing, he has helped shape the country's literary landscape and inspired a new generation of writers.
His work often challenges readers' perceptions of Australian identity and raises important questions about the nation's past and its people.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Carey is widely quoted for his insightful commentary on literature and history. His quotes offer a glimpse into his creative process, literary philosophy, and perspective on the world.
Readers are drawn to his unique voice and perspective as an Australian writer who has managed to transcend geographical boundaries with his work.
Quotes by Peter Carey
Peter Carey's insights on:
There are people that you don't like because you're jealous of them until you meet them. And you haven't read their book because it's had so much attention. Then you meet them and discover they've been jealous of you, and you become friends.
I was very anxious when I was writing 'Oscar And Lucinda.' I would take other books off the shelf to check my chapter length was OK.
I used to say when I was younger, 'I'm exhausted; writers can only write for four hours a day and that's done.' Now I find, as I'm getting older and I'm more aware of time, I can actually write all day.
I have no interest in writing, generally speaking, about America at all - even if it does continue to terrify me.
Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying' had an immense effect on me, and most of my novels bear the burn marks of this experience, those short chapters with their conflicting points of view, truth expressed by multiple perspectives. The other attractive thing about 'As I Lay Dying' was the way it gave rich voices to the poor.
I got a job in advertising. So even though I was writing, I was always supporting myself. That's the thing that would matter for my father, who was absolutely a creature of the Great Depression.