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Trap

A Novel
By Peter Mathers
Series: Classic Australian Works
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Trap by Peter Mathers is a compelling piece of general fiction that delves into themes of entrapment and freedom, exploring the intricate lives of its characters. Set against a vivid backdrop, it weaves a tale of personal struggles, moral dilemmas, and the quest for meaning in an ever-complicated world. The book invites readers to ponder the nature of choice and destiny without revealing any plot twists or endings.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Trap (1966) won the Miles Franklin Literary Award when it was published. Its comic and satiric elements and use of several narrative voices provide revealing interpretations of cross-cultural relations, bureaucracy and politics in Australia.

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Trap (1966) won the Miles Franklin Literary Award when it was published. Its comic and satiric elements and use of several narrative voices provide revealing interpretations of cross-cultural relations, bureaucracy, and politics in Australia.

Peter Mathers was born in England in 1931 and came to Australia with his family as a child. From 1964 to 1967, he worked in Britain and Europe as a researcher. His first writing appeared in the early 1960s, with his novels being published in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781920897116

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 309

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