A David Lodge Trilogy : Changing Places', 'Small World', 'Nice Work - Softcover

David Lodge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140172971 ISBN 13: 9780140172973

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

This omnibus lines up David Lodge's trio of brilliantly comic novels that revolve around the University of Rummidge and the lives of its role-swapping academics. When Philip Swallow, lecturer in English at Rummidge, changes places with flamboyant Morris Zapp of Euphoric State University, USA, trouble ensues. Then, ten years on, older but not noticeably wiser, they are let loose on the international conference circuit - a veritable academic carnival. And finally, Dr Robyn Penrose becomes part of a scheme to learn about industry instead of reading about it, with hilarious results. David Lodge exposes the dizzy pursuit of knowledge - literary, commercial, romantic and erotic - with unparalleled wit and insight.

About this title

About the Author:

David Lodge has written many bestselling novels, including THINKS and NICE WORK. His books have sold well over a million copies in Penguin. Formerly Professor of English at Birmingham University, he now writes full-time. He continues to live in Birmingham.

Review:

"Lodge's wit... like that of Wodehouse, froths around and out of characters.. hugely enjoyable" * Spectator * "Clever enough to confirm him as one of the leading comic writers of his generation" * Guardian * "All funny, clever and beautifully paced" * Daily Mail *

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0140172971
• ISBN 13: 9780140172973
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 912