In the Beauty of the Lilies
by Updike, John
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679446400
- ISBN 13
- 9780679446408
- Seller
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Grottoes, Virginia, United States
Item Price
CA$34.74CA$29.53
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About This Item
Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1996. First Edition/First Printing. Fine condition, brodart protected. Ships in a box.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.
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
- Catch and Release Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003953
- Title
- In the Beauty of the Lilies
- Author
- Updike, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0679446400
- ISBN 13
- 9780679446408
- Publisher
- Alfred a Knopf Inc
- Place of Publication
- Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1996
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- Fine
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