Oscar and Lucinda
by Peter Carey
1988 Australian novel by Peter Carey.
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Faber & Faber, 1988
The first edition of Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey was published in London by Faber & Faber in 1988. We track 1 edition.
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
Adaptations
- Oscar and Lucinda film, 1997
Setting and characters
- Set in
- Australia
- Genre
- historical fiction
Read next
- Comes after
- Illywhacker
- Followed by
- The Tax Inspector
In print
- Editions recorded
- 40 on Open Library, 28 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 9 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of Oscar and Lucinda?
The first edition of Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey was published in London by Faber & Faber in 1988.
How many editions of Oscar and Lucinda are there?
We track 1 edition of Oscar and Lucinda, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did Oscar and Lucinda win any awards?
Yes: Oscar and Lucinda won the Booker Prize (1988), according to Wikidata.
Has Oscar and Lucinda been adapted?
Yes, including Oscar and Lucinda (film, 1997), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after Oscar and Lucinda?
In order, it follows Illywhacker and it is followed by The Tax Inspector, according to Wikidata.