International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) E-ISSN: 2582-2160 ● Website: www.ijfmr.com ● Email: editor@ijfmr.com IJFMR23069103 Volume 5, Issue 6, November-December 2023 1 True History of The Kelly Gang as Post-Modern Historical and Political Novel Dr. J Naga Madhuri Assistant Professor of English, VRSEC ABSTRACT Peter Carey's files are a missing component, but a strikingly significant one, in the basic writing about the beneficial systems of his celebrity. In True History of the Kelly Gang, Australian novelist Peter Carey presents a postmodern historical novel glancing back at the instance of the popular bushranger Ned Kelly and showing an elective record of his hero's career and disgraceful end, testing the official variant of occasions just as the expert of the law. Carey along these lines gives a voice to a quieted subaltern subject and revamps Australian colonial history such that brings up issues not just as to the issue of what truly occurred yet additionally with reference to the openness of historical truth. The present Research Paper discusses about the narration of Peter Carey's Narrative works with special reference to depiction of History and Politics in her Novels. KEYWORDS: History, Politics, Novels, Australian Literature, Novelist, Narratives etc. Ned Kelly holds a significant place in the collective Australian consciousness, surpassing other national narratives in its impact on childhood. While historically recognized, Kelly's prominence in popular culture has surged recently, owing much to the success of Peter Carey's novel, True History of the Kelly Gang. This work repositioned Kelly at the core of Australian mainstream culture, creating an environment conducive to reinterpretations of his narrative. Before delving into the influence of Carey's novel, it is crucial to provide a brief history of Ned Kelly and the folklore surrounding him. Peter Carey's True History of the Kelly Gang has rapidly become one of the most significant works in Australian literature not only due to the cultural and historical significance of the narrative but also because of its exploration of broader themes. Carey's literary exploration delves into the complexities of identity, memory, and the consequences of colonization. The novel sheds light on the plight of the Irish-Australian generation, displaced and struggling to establish roots in a new environment. Moreover, Carey's examination of Ned Kelly's story extends beyond a mere historical retelling. It serves as a platform for questioning the existing power structures and challenging the prevailing narratives. The novel, through its narrative techniques and postmodernist elements, invites readers to reconsider what they know about historical figures like Kelly and prompts a critical reassessment of the colonial past. By intertwining fiction with historical facts, Carey blurs the lines between reality and storytelling, compelling readers to confront the constructed nature of history itself. Carey's thematic exploration extends to the political landscape of Australia. Through seemingly ordinary scenes and subtle references, he addresses issues such as Aboriginal rights, land