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Quote by Peter Carey

“I have never begun a novel which wasn't going to stretch me further than I had ever stretched before.”

Quote by Peter Carey

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Peter Carey, born on May 7, 1943, is an accomplished Australian novelist. His works are renowned for their unique narrative style and profound social insights, having won numerous international literary awards. more

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