{"id":24701,"date":"2023-06-20T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T14:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/?p=24701"},"modified":"2023-07-07T07:35:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:35:25","slug":"illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Illywhacker by Peter Carey. Summary of the book."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Illywhacker_by_Peter_Carey\" >Illywhacker by Peter Carey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/#What_is_Illywhacker_about\" >What is Illywhacker about?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Who_is_the_main_character_in_Illywhacker\" >Who is the main character in Illywhacker?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/#What_awards_has_Illywhacker_won\" >What awards has Illywhacker won?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/illywhacker-by-peter-carey-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Has_Illywhacker_been_adapted_into_other_media\" >Has Illywhacker been adapted into other media?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illywhacker_by_Peter_Carey\"><\/span>Illywhacker by Peter Carey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Illywhacker is a 1985 novel by the Australian author Peter Carey. It was published in the United States as Illywhacker: A Novel. The novel tells the story of Herbert Badgery, a con artist, thief, and self-proclaimed \u201cillywhacker\u201d (a term referring to an itinerant swindler or a horse-trader). The novel follows Badgery through his various adventures, both legal and illegal, as he attempts to make a living in early 20th century Australia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plot summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Illywhacker follows the life of Herbert Badgery, a con artist and thief. Badgery, who is also known as Illywhacker, is a man of many trades, including horse-trading, snake-oil salesman, and even a fake spiritualist. Badgery is a master of deception, often taking advantage of naive townsfolk with his powers of persuasion. As the novel progresses, Badgery&#8217;s life is seen through the eyes of his family, including his son, his daughter, and his granddaughters. Through the years, the Badgerys experience many ups and downs, from the joys of family life to the tragedies of poverty, illness, and death. As the novel draws to a close, Badgery is revealed to be a man of many contradictions, both generous and selfish, good and bad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Illywhacker is a story about survival and family. The novel explores the idea of the American Dream, and how it can be both an impetus for success and a source of misery. The novel also examines issues of morality and the cost of deception. Badgery is a man who is constantly in search of a better life, and is willing to take risks and bend the rules in order to achieve that goal. The novel is also a commentary on the Australian society of the time, and on the struggles of the working class in the face of poverty and inequality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting facts about Illywhacker<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Illywhacker was the first novel by Peter Carey to be published in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>The novel won the 1985 Miles Franklin Award and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1986.<\/li>\n<li>The novel was adapted into a film in 1985, starring Jack Thompson.<\/li>\n<li>The novel was adapted into a stage play in 2004, and has been performed in various cities around Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Illywhacker_about\"><\/span>What is Illywhacker about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Illywhacker is a novel by Peter Carey that tells the story of Herbert Badgery, a con artist and thief. Badgery, who is also known as Illywhacker, is a man of many trades, including horse-trading, snake-oil salesman, and even a fake spiritualist. The novel follows Badgery through his various adventures, both legal and illegal, as he attempts to make a living in early 20th century Australia.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_main_character_in_Illywhacker\"><\/span>Who is the main character in Illywhacker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main character in Illywhacker is Herbert Badgery, also known as Illywhacker. Badgery is a con artist, thief, and self-proclaimed \u201cillywhacker.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_awards_has_Illywhacker_won\"><\/span>What awards has Illywhacker won?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Illywhacker has won the 1985 Miles Franklin Award and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1986.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Illywhacker_been_adapted_into_other_media\"><\/span>Has Illywhacker been adapted into other media?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Illywhacker was adapted into a film in 1985, starring Jack Thompson, and a stage play in 2004, which has been performed in various cities around Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illywhacker by Peter Carey Illywhacker is a 1985 novel by the Australian author Peter Carey. It was published in the United States as Illywhacker: A Novel. 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