The Adventures of Augie March
by Saul Bellow, Christopher Hitchens
The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow, Christopher Hitchens holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 1953. The book spans 586 pages.
About The Adventures of Augie March
Augie comes on stage with one of literature’s most famous opening lines. “I am an American, Chicago born, and go at things as I have taught myself, free-style, and will make the record in my own way: first to knock, first admitted.” It’s the “Call me Ishmael” of mid-20th-century American fiction. (For the record, Bellow was born in Canada.) Or it would be if Ishmael had been more like Tom Jones with a philosophical disposition. With this teeming book Bellow returned a Dickensian richness to the American novel. As he makes his way to a full brimming consciousness of himself, Augie careens himself through numberless occupations, and countless mentors and exemplars, all the while enchanting us with the slapdash American music of his voice.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Saul Bellow, Christopher Hitchens |
| Published | 1953 |
| Pages | 586 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,830 |
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What genre is The Adventures of Augie March?
The Adventures of Augie March is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Adventures of Augie March worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, The Adventures of Augie March has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Adventures of Augie March?
The Adventures of Augie March has 586 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Adventures of Augie March?
The Adventures of Augie March was written by Saul Bellow, Christopher Hitchens. It was first published in 1953.
What is the ISBN for The Adventures of Augie March?
The ISBN-13 for The Adventures of Augie March is 9780143039570.0.
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