A novel of startling scope and ambition, Prague depicts an intentionally lost Lost Generation as it follows five American expats who come to Budapest in the early 1990s to seek their fortune.
About the Author: Arthur Phillips is the internationally bestselling author of three New York Times Notable Books--Prague, the winner of the Los Angeles Times/Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction; The Song Is You; and The Tragedy of Arthur--and The Egyptologist.
400 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary

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About the Book

A novel of startling scope and ambition, "Prague" depicts an intentionally lost Lost Generation, following five American expats who come to Budapest in the early 1990s to seek their fortune. They harbor the vague suspicion that their counterparts have it better, but still they hope to find adventure, inspiration, a gold rush, or history in the making.

Book Synopsis

A novel of startling scope and ambition, Prague depicts an intentionally lost Lost Generation as it follows five American expats who come to Budapest in the early 1990s to seek their fortune. They harbor the vague suspicion that their counterparts in Prague have it better, but still they hope to find adventure, inspiration, a gold rush, or history in the making.

Review Quotes

"Ingenious...Phillips presents his characters with a wry generosity and haunting poignancy to rival his wonderfully subversive wit."
--The New York Times

"Wry and skillful...a rare balance of wisdom and imagination."
--The New York Times Book Review

"Stop yearning for that elegant, entertaining novel that used to be. Thanks to Phillips, it's right here, right now."
--Newsweek

"Rhapsodic."
--The Washington Post Book World

"Heartbreaking...a masterpiece of caustic satire."
--Los Angeles Times

"Really an old-fashioned novel of ideas...very funny...likely to leave you aching, too."
--The New Yorker

"Few first novels blaze with such all-knowing poise....Phillips is a wisecracking microbiologist of society and spirit."
--People

About the Author

Arthur Phillips is the internationally bestselling author of three New York Times Notable Books--Prague, the winner of the Los Angeles Times/Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction; The Song Is You; and The Tragedy of Arthur--and The Egyptologist. He lives in New York.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.92 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .88 Inches (D)

Weight: .64 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 400

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Literary

Publisher: Random House Trade

Format: Paperback

Author: Arthur Phillips

Language: English

Street Date: June 10, 2003

TCIN: 93506877

UPC: 9780375759772

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-9369

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the main theme explored in the novel?

AI Shopping Assistant - 7 days ago

A: The novel explores the experiences of American expats searching for fortune and purpose in post-communist Budapest.
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