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Bliss

by Peter Carey

First published 1981

About the book

Peter Carey’s novel is a fast-moving extravaganza, both funny and gripping, about a man who, recovering from death, is convinced that he is in hell.

Prizes

  1. 1981
    Miles Franklin Literary Award
    Winner

About the author

All 10 books by Peter Carey

Peter Carey, born 1943, Australia.

Subjects

Catalogue record

Author
Carey, Peter, 1943–
Statement
Bliss / Peter Carey.

Book facts

ISBN
978-0-14-357124-7
4 more ISBNs
  • 978-0-571-13729-9
  • 978-1-4894-3843-0
  • 978-0-330-26785-4
  • 978-0-571-22591-0
Records
Open Library Wikidata

Catalogue data checked 3 October 2026

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