IN THE BEAUTY OF THE LILIES -First Trade Edition-
by John Updike
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0679446400
- ISBN 13
- 9780679446408
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 1996. First Trade Edition . Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Very Good. 8 vo. (491 pages). As-new copy of the First Trade Edition in an unclipped dust jacket. The contents are fine. Newscuttings of two New York Times reviews of the book are laid in at the rear.
Synopsis
Taking its title from the "Battle Hymn of the Republic", IN THE BEAUTY OF THE LILIES traces one family's profound journey through four generations—and across the spiritual landscape of twentieth-century America. It is one of John Updike's fullest and finest work of fiction.
Reviews
On Mar 2 2009, Mikelomar said:
Great book. Classic Updike: lush prose, piercing observations of both the physical world and the human psyche, great sex, and terribly interesting examinations of various religious impulses. A booklover's book!
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Details
- Bookseller
- Chartwell Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 142124
- Title
- IN THE BEAUTY OF THE LILIES -First Trade Edition-
- Author
- John Updike
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in Dust Jacket
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Trade Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0679446400
- ISBN 13
- 9780679446408
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Size
- 8 vo. (491 pages)
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