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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

On Beauty

by Zadie Smith
Aggregate Editorial Score37/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2005464 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2005, On Beauty established Zadie Smith as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Two rival academics—one liberal, one conservative—see their families entangle through love, infidelity, and politics in a New England university town. Smith's Orange Prize-winning novel is an homage to E.M. Forster's Howards End. Themes of academia, race, marriage run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2005.

Book Details

AuthorZadie Smith
Published2005
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages464
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780143037743
Editorial Score37/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

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

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
200513
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About the Author
Zadie Smith
United Kingdom
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Beauty about?

Two rival academics—one liberal, one conservative—see their families entangle through love, infidelity, and politics in a New England university town. Smith's Orange Prize-winning novel is an homage to E.M. Forster's Howards End.

Who wrote On Beauty?

On Beauty was written by Zadie Smith, from United Kingdom. First published in 2005.

What awards has On Beauty won?

On Beauty has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2005.

Is On Beauty worth reading?

On Beauty is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in academia, race, marriage.

Where can I buy On Beauty?

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What category is On Beauty?

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

What country is On Beauty from?

On Beauty originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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