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Literary Fiction· United States

Olive Kitteridge

by Elizabeth Strout
Aggregate Editorial Score74/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2009288 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2009. Thirteen linked stories set in the coastal Maine town of Crosby centre on the prickly, perceptive retired schoolteacher Olive Kitteridge and the lives she touches, knowingly and not. Strout's Pulitzer winner is a deeply humane portrait of small-town America, ageing, and the strange, imperfect ways we connect. Themes of aging, marriage, small-town life run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2009.

Book Details

AuthorElizabeth Strout
Published2009
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages288
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780812971835
Editorial Score74/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
200966
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About the Author
Elizabeth Strout
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olive Kitteridge about?

Thirteen linked stories set in the coastal Maine town of Crosby centre on the prickly, perceptive retired schoolteacher Olive Kitteridge and the lives she touches, knowingly and not. Strout's Pulitzer winner is a deeply humane portrait of small-town America, ageing, and the strange, imperfect ways we connect.

Who wrote Olive Kitteridge?

Olive Kitteridge was written by Elizabeth Strout, from United States. First published in 2009.

What awards has Olive Kitteridge won?

Olive Kitteridge has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2009.

Is Olive Kitteridge worth reading?

Olive Kitteridge is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 66/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in aging, marriage, small-town life.

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What category is Olive Kitteridge?

Olive Kitteridge is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Olive Kitteridge from?

Olive Kitteridge originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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