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Philip Roth: Novels 19731977, The Great American Novel, My Life as a Man, The Professor of Desire (Library of America),New
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This third volume of The Library of Americas definitive edition of Philip Roths collected works presents three markedly different novels that together trace a crucial period in the bold evolution of one of Americas indispensable novelists.In The Great American Novel (1973), a hilarious, bizarre, strangely poignant tall tale of American pieties and American lunacy, Roth lifts the lid on the suppressed history of the homeless Ruppert Mundys of baseballs despised and vanquished third major league, turning the national pastime into unfettered picaresque farce. The cast of improbable characters includes: Gil Gamesh, the pitcher who actually tried to kill the umpire; John Baal, the excon first baseman, The Babe Ruth of the Big House, who never hit a home run sober; and the House UnAmerican Activities Committee.My Life as a Man (1974) is Roths most blistering novel, the savage, sometimes lurid account of the allout battle waged between the young writer Peter Tarnopol and the wife who is his nemesis, his demon, and his muse. This is the treacherous world of Strindberg nearly a century later: the story of a fierce marital tragedy of obsession and blindness and desperate need.The volume closes with The Professor of Desire (1977), which charts the second sexual metamorphosis of David Kepesh, protagonist of The Breast. Roth follows Kepesh, an adventurous man of intelligence and feeling, into a vast wilderness of erotic possibility. The Professor of Desire is the troublingly affecting novel about the dilemmas of desire that prompted Milan Kundera to proclaim Roth a great historian of modern eroticism.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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- Q: What are the main themes explored in Philip Roth's novels included in this collection? A: The collection features themes such as American identity, marital conflict, and the complexities of desire. 'The Great American Novel' satirizes American culture, while 'My Life as a Man' delves into personal struggle and obsession. 'The Professor of Desire' examines eroticism and relationships.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977'? A: 'Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977' was published on October 19, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 906 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the novels in this collection? A: The author of the novels is Philip Roth.
- Q: Is this book part of a larger series? A: Yes, it is part of The Library of America series, which aims to preserve America's literary heritage.
- Q: What is the significance of the Library of America? A: The Library of America is a nonprofit organization that publishes authoritative editions of significant American literature to ensure their availability for future generations.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy this collection? A: Readers interested in American literature, character-driven narratives, and explorations of complex themes will likely appreciate this collection.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this book's presentation? A: Yes, it includes cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, with premium acid-free paper designed to last for centuries.