A Death in the Family
by James Agee
A Death in the Family by James Agee holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 10.9K reader ratings. First published in 1957. The book spans 320 pages.
About A Death in the Family
The classic American novel, re-published for the 100th anniversary of James Agee's birthPublished in 1957, two years after its author's death at the age of forty-five, A Death in the Family remains a near-perfect work of art, an autobiographical novel that contains one of the most evocative depictions of loss and grief ever written. As Jay Follet hurries back to his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, he is killed in a car accident--a tragedy that destroys not only a life but also the domestic happiness and contentment of a young family. A novel of great courage, lyric force, and powerful emotion, A Death in the Family is a masterpiece of American literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Agee |
| Published | 1957 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,900 |
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What genre is A Death in the Family?
A Death in the Family is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Death in the Family worth reading?
Based on 10.9K reader ratings, A Death in the Family has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Death in the Family?
A Death in the Family has 320 pages.
Who wrote A Death in the Family?
A Death in the Family was written by James Agee. It was first published in 1957.
What is the ISBN for A Death in the Family?
The ISBN-13 for A Death in the Family is 9780375701240.0.
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