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The Aussie giving War & Peace a 'bogan' remake

The Aussie giving War & Peace a 'bogan' remake

Summary

An Australian writer named Ander Louis, whose real name is Andrew Tesoriero, has created a "bogan" version of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel, War & Peace. He transformed the novel using Australian slang to make it humorous and relatable, with plans to potentially publish it as a book. The project unexpectedly gained interest in the U.S. due to a viral online post.

Key Facts

  • Ander Louis is the pen name of Andrew Tesoriero, an IT worker and writer from Melbourne.
  • He started the "bogan" version of War & Peace in 2018 as a humorous project.
  • "Bogan" slang uses casual and humorous Australian terms like "sheilas" and "drongos."
  • His version was originally a joke but is now attracting publishing interest.
  • In the "bogan" book, he uses terms like "bloody hell" and describes characters with humorous slang.
  • The project gained attention in the U.S. after an online post by a tech writer.
  • Louis thinks the American interest is partly due to the popularity of Australian culture, like the children's show Bluey.
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