A Brief Guide to the Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels In English Since 1950

Callil, Carmen; T�ib�n, Colm

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ISBN 10: 076244276X ISBN 13: 9780762442768

Published by Running Press, 2011

Language: English

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Title: A Brief Guide to the Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels In English Since 1950
Publisher: Running Press
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 076244276X
ISBN 13: 9780762442768
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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If readers have ever been too frightened to start Hannibal, couldn't wait for The Long Goodbye to end, or wondered what should be next on their summer reading list, this fascinating book is exactly what they need. Readers will find short and insightful entries on 200 of the greatest novels and authors of our time including John Updike, Thomas Harris, Harper Lee, Annie Proulx, and more.

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Colm Toibin is author of the bestselling Brooklyn, the LA Times Book Prize winner, The Master.

Carmen Callil is a leading publisher and historian and the author of Bad Faith, which was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize.

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