True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
This historical novel is a fictionalized account of the life of Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, told in the form of a journal written to his daughter. The narrative explores Kelly's life from childhood, his family's struggles with poverty and the law, his involvement in horse thievery, and his eventual formation of the Kelly Gang. The story culminates with the gang's infamous standoff with the police at Glenrowan, providing a humanizing perspective on a figure often portrayed as a ruthless criminal.
The 1148th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 384
- Words
- 134,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 53rd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 72nd on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 15 Australian Classics for your Consideration (The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)