Free delivery on all orders above RM80 to Malaysia
Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club
Buy 3 Get Another Free On All Under RM33

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing

Stay in touch and win free books

Keep up with our latest sales and events, and receive
recommendations direct to your inbox. We'll only send the good stuff, promise!

By completing this form, you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time

New

True History of the Kelly Gang

by Peter Carey
RM44.29 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM89.49 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

True History of the Kelly Gang
True History of the Kelly Gang

Outlaw's poignant narrative; rebel against colonial injustice.

If you're intrigued by figures who become legends, standing against the tides of power and societal norms, "True History of the Kelly Gang" might just be your next favorite read. Peter Carey lends his voice to Ned Kelly, drawing you into a vivid portrayal of a man who is a criminal to some and a hero to others. This isn't just a story; it's a journey through the struggles and the soul of a national icon, written with a raw prose that breathes life into every page.

  • Booker Prize (2001)
  • Miles Franklin Literary Award Nominee (2001)
  • Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Vance Palmer Prize for Fiction (2001)
  • Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Fiction (2001)
  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger for Roman (2003)
  • Colin Roderick Award (2000)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book Overall (2001)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
New

True History of the Kelly Gang

by Peter Carey
RM44.29 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM89.49 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

ISBN: 9780375724671
Authors: Peter Carey
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2001-12-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Literature, Classics, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 22634 readers)

Description

In True History of the Kelly Gang, the legendary Ned Kelly speaks for himself, scribbling his narrative on errant scraps of paper in semiliterate but magically descriptive prose as he flees from the police. To his pursuers, Kelly is nothing but a monstrous criminal, a thief and a murderer. To his own people, the lowly class of ordinary Australians, the bushranger is a hero, defying the authority of the English to direct their lives. Indentured by his bootlegger mother to a famous horse thief (who was also her lover), Ned saw his first prison cell at 15 and by the age of 26 had become the most wanted man in the wild colony of Victoria, taking over whole towns and defying the law until he was finally captured and hanged. Here is a classic outlaw tale, made alive by the skill of a great novelist.
Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

 

Outlaw's poignant narrative; rebel against colonial injustice.

If you're intrigued by figures who become legends, standing against the tides of power and societal norms, "True History of the Kelly Gang" might just be your next favorite read. Peter Carey lends his voice to Ned Kelly, drawing you into a vivid portrayal of a man who is a criminal to some and a hero to others. This isn't just a story; it's a journey through the struggles and the soul of a national icon, written with a raw prose that breathes life into every page.

  • Booker Prize (2001)
  • Miles Franklin Literary Award Nominee (2001)
  • Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Vance Palmer Prize for Fiction (2001)
  • Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Fiction (2001)
  • Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger for Roman (2003)
  • Colin Roderick Award (2000)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book Overall (2001)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.