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Small World - by David Lodge (Paperback)

Name: Small World - by David Lodge (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Publishing Group
SKU: 92681103
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Philip Swallow, Morris Zapp, Persse McGarrigle and the lovely Angelica are the jet-propelled academics who are on the move, in the air and on the make in David Lodge's satirical Small World.
About the Author: David Lodge is the author of twelve novels and a novella, including the Booker Prize finalists Small World and Nice Work.
352 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary

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About the Book

Veteran rivals for an exclusive academic chair (recently endowed with $100,000 a year) do scholarly battle with each other in what the Washington Post Book World called a "delectable comedy of bad manners . . . infused with a rare creative exuberance". From the author of the award-winning Changing Places.

Book Synopsis

Philip Swallow, Morris Zapp, Persse McGarrigle and the lovely Angelica are the jet-propelled academics who are on the move, in the air and on the make in David Lodge's satirical Small World. It is a world of glamorous travel and high excitement, where stuffy lecture rooms are swapped for lush corners of the globe, and romance is in the air.

About the Author

David Lodge is the author of twelve novels and a novella, including the Booker Prize finalists Small World and Nice Work. He is also the author of many works of literary criticism, including The Art of Fiction and Consciousness and the Novel.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.75 Inches (H) x 5.07 Inches (W) x .66 Inches (D)

Weight: .53 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 352

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Literary

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Format: Paperback

Author: David Lodge

Language: English

Street Date: June 1, 1995

TCIN: 92681103

UPC: 9780140244861

Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-0475

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.53 pounds

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Q: What type of humor is present in the book?

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A: The book features satirical humor, highlighting the absurdities of academic life and social interactions.
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Q: What is the author's writing style like?

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A: David Lodge's writing style is characterized by wit, creativity, and a keen observation of human behavior.
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Q: Who are the main characters in the story?

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A: The main characters include Philip Swallow, Morris Zapp, Persse McGarrigle, and Angelica.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The book explores the competitive nature of academics and the humorous situations that arise from their rivalry.
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