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Literary Fiction· United States

The World According to Garp

by John Irving
Aggregate Editorial Score59/100
★National Book Award
Published 1979568 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The World According to Garp by John Irving is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1979. The life of T.S. Garp, son of a feminist hero and an anarchist, is a wild, funny, and frequently violent meditation on writing, wrestling, feminism, and accidental death. Irving's breakthrough National Book Award winner established the template for his brand of comic-tragic American fiction. Themes of feminism, writing, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1979.

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
winner · national
197948
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About the Author
John Irving
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The World According to Garp about?

The life of T.S. Garp, son of a feminist hero and an anarchist, is a wild, funny, and frequently violent meditation on writing, wrestling, feminism, and accidental death. Irving's breakthrough National Book Award winner established the template for his brand of comic-tragic American fiction.

Who wrote The World According to Garp?

The World According to Garp was written by John Irving, from United States. First published in 1979.

What awards has The World According to Garp won?

The World According to Garp has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1979.

Is The World According to Garp worth reading?

The World According to Garp is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in feminism, writing, family.