First published in 1970 to great acclaim, this novel stands as one of the most dazzling and rigorous examples of the storyteller's craft in postwar American literature--a novel that, according to Irving Howe, ranks with "Billy Budd" and "The Great Gatsby".
A forceful argument against America's vicious circle of growing inequality bythe Nobel Prize-winning economist.
"A loud counterblast to the fashionable faith of our times: that human nature is driven by biology ... urgent and persuasive."-Sunday Times (London)
"A convincing reimagining of the Bronte story, perfect for Bronte fans."-Booklist
Finalist for the 2010 National Book Award in FictionWinner of the 2011 ABA Indies Choice Honor Award in FictionWinner of the 2011 Anisfield-Wolf AwardShortlisted for the 2011 Orange... Læs mere
"I have not lately read a finer book than this-on any subject at all. . . . A masterpiece." -Simon Winchester, New Statesman
Living the dream of the endless vacation
A magisterial reinterpretation of the place of the Great War in modern history.
"For some time now, the best book critic in America has been Michael Dirda."-Michael M. Thomas, New York Observer
Through a systematic, ten-year DNA survey of more than 10,000 volunteers, Sykes has traced the genetic makeup of British Islanders and... Læs mere
"One of the most acute and thoughtful achievements of French fiction at mid-century." - New York Times
"Fascinating ... one of history's most important poisons-and most important murders."-Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook