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Literary Fiction· United States

The Adventures of Augie March

by Saul Bellow
Aggregate Editorial Score70/100
★National Book Award
Published 1954536 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1954, The Adventures of Augie March established Saul Bellow as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A free-spirited young man from Chicago navigates Depression-era America, Mexico, and wartime Europe in the novel that launched Bellow's career. Its exuberant opening—'I am an American, Chicago born'—is one of the great first sentences of American fiction. Themes of identity, American Dream, freedom run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1954 and TIME 100 Best Novels 1953.

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
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TIME 100 Best Novels
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About the Author
Saul Bellow
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Adventures of Augie March about?

A free-spirited young man from Chicago navigates Depression-era America, Mexico, and wartime Europe in the novel that launched Bellow's career. Its exuberant opening—'I am an American, Chicago born'—is one of the great first sentences of American fiction.

Who wrote The Adventures of Augie March?

The Adventures of Augie March was written by Saul Bellow, from United States. First published in 1954.

What awards has The Adventures of Augie March won?

The Adventures of Augie March has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1954; TIME 100 Best Novels 1953.

Is The Adventures of Augie March worth reading?

The Adventures of Augie March 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 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, American Dream, freedom.