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Literary Fiction· United States

Middlesex

by Jeffrey Eugenides
Aggregate Editorial Score81/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2003546 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2003, Middlesex established Jeffrey Eugenides as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Cal Stephanides, an intersex man, narrates the three-generation saga of his Greek-American family from Smyrna to Detroit, tracing the genetic mutation that would define his life. Eugenides's Pulitzer-winning novel is a sweeping, inventive epic of identity, history, and self-discovery. Themes of identity, genetics, Greek-American run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2003 and Oprah's Book Club 2002.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
200362
Oprah's Book Club
list · national
200221
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About the Author
Jeffrey Eugenides
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middlesex about?

Cal Stephanides, an intersex man, narrates the three-generation saga of his Greek-American family from Smyrna to Detroit, tracing the genetic mutation that would define his life. Eugenides's Pulitzer-winning novel is a sweeping, inventive epic of identity, history, and self-discovery.

Who wrote Middlesex?

Middlesex was written by Jeffrey Eugenides, from United States. First published in 2003.

What awards has Middlesex won?

Middlesex has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2003; Oprah's Book Club 2002.

Is Middlesex worth reading?

Middlesex is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 80/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, genetics, Greek-American.