The World According To Garp
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light wear on binding from shelf use, jacket lightly faded but otherwise fine, light foxing on top of block - otherwise pages fine
A sprawling, darkly comedic masterpiece that redefined the modern American novel. This is the unconventional life and times of T.S. Garp, a man born out of wedlock to a fiercely independent mother, Jenny Fields, who becomes an unlikely feminist icon. As Garp navigates a world that is as bizarre and unpredictable as the stories he writes, he strives to protect his family from the "Under Toad"—the unseen currents of tragedy and absurdity that pull at the edges of everyday life. Rich with profound observations on sexuality, gender, and the human condition, Irving weaves a narrative where the hilarious often collides with the heartbreaking. From his eccentric childhood at a boys' school to his tumultuous career as a writer, Garp's journey is populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, including the courageous Roberta Muldoon. In a world where the unexpected is the only certainty, can Garp find a way to make sense of the beautiful, violent, and poignant mess of existence?
Author: John Irving
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Hutchinson of Australia in conjunction with Victor Gollancz Ltd
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light wear on binding from shelf use, jacket lightly faded but otherwise fine, light foxing on top of block - otherwise pages fine
A sprawling, darkly comedic masterpiece that redefined the modern American novel. This is the unconventional life and times of T.S. Garp, a man born out of wedlock to a fiercely independent mother, Jenny Fields, who becomes an unlikely feminist icon. As Garp navigates a world that is as bizarre and unpredictable as the stories he writes, he strives to protect his family from the "Under Toad"—the unseen currents of tragedy and absurdity that pull at the edges of everyday life. Rich with profound observations on sexuality, gender, and the human condition, Irving weaves a narrative where the hilarious often collides with the heartbreaking. From his eccentric childhood at a boys' school to his tumultuous career as a writer, Garp's journey is populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, including the courageous Roberta Muldoon. In a world where the unexpected is the only certainty, can Garp find a way to make sense of the beautiful, violent, and poignant mess of existence?