Papers and drafts [manuscript]. 1991-2001.

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Papers and drafts [manuscript]. 1991-2001.

Comprises drafts and proofs of the novel True history of the Kelly gang; papers relating to research into Ned Kelly; correspondence from editors and publishers; and articles about, and reviews of, the novel. Also, drafts, proofs and papers relating to 30 days in Sydney : A wildly distorted account, A genius cat, The locked room and Jack Maggs. Also, general correspondence from publishers, editors and agents, organisers of conferences, writing festivals and literary awards, and artists, researchers, translators, fans and friends. Includes photographs, programmes, invitations, certificates, book cover designs, catalogues, video cassette, theses and laptop computer used by Peter Carey during the writing of True history of the Kelly gang. The collection reflects Peter Carey's writing processes and the development of True history of the Kelly gang, his professional activites other than writing, and life in New York's literary community.

22 ms. boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7041515

Libraries Australia

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Alfred A. Knopf (Publisher)

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Kelly, Ned, 1855-1880

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Edward "Ned" Kelly is Australia's most famous and notorious bushranger. He was hanged in 1880 for a series of crimes including robbery and murder. From the description of Transcript of a letter, December 14 1878. 1926. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 307239587 ...

Muller, Laurie

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Carey, Peter, 1943-....

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Peter Carey has published numerous works including True History of the Kelly Gang. From the description of Secret History of the Kelly Gang. 1998-1999. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224340326 Peter Carey, author, was born at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, and educated at Geelong Grammar and Monash University. He has lived in London and Sydney, and now lives in New York. Literary awards he has won include : for War Crimes, NSW Premier's Literary Award 1980; for Bliss, ...

Fisketjon, Gary, 1954-

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Faber and Faber (Publisher)

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