In the beauty of the lilies
by UPDIKE, JOHN
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About This Item
New York: Knopf, 1996. Third edition before printing, 8vo, pp. [12], 491, [6]; fine copy in jacket. Labeled "Updike's most ambitious novel," by Michiko Kakutani of the New York Times.
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.
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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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- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
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- Title
- In the beauty of the lilies
- Author
- UPDIKE, JOHN
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- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
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