In the Beauty of the Lilies
by Updike, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- F
- Seller
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Alliance, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
NY: Alfred A. Knopf. F. 1996. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Stated first trade edition. A signed first edition of this title was p rivately printed by The Franklin Library. A fine copy in a fine dust j acket. .
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
- Dearly Departed Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24239
- Title
- In the Beauty of the Lilies
- Author
- Updike, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - F
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1996
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About Dearly Departed Books
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