The World According to Garp is John Irving's fourth novel, about a man, born out of wedlock to a feminist leader, who grows up to be a writer. Published in 1978, the book was a bestseller for several years. It was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction in 1979, and its first paperback edition won the Award the following year.
Tuesday, Jun 19, 7-8:30 PM
Great Books Disc Group – “The World According to Garp” by John Irving
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