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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This collection of literary fiction gathers three interconnected campus novels that satirize academic life and cross-cultural exchange. Set around a redbrick university and the scholars who move beyond familiar territory, the stories blend humor with social observation, offering sharp insights into ambition, friendship, and belief. Itโs ideal for adult readers who enjoy witty, character-driven humor and thoughtful commentary on universities, culture, and work.
Story-led and richly drawn, the content unfolds across university offices, international conferences, and factory floors. The reading experience stands out for its clever dialogue, brisk pacing, and humane portraits of professors, students, and administrators. The interconnected arc invites readers to follow evolving debates and relationships as ideas collide across borders.
In fiction form, one through-line follows an English lecturer and an ambitious American professor as they swap roles and environments; another follows a jet-setting group of academics at global conferences; the final part places a feminist lecturer into a factory setting, with sparks flying when beliefs and lifestyles collide. The storytelling offers a vivid window into post-war intellectual life, with humor that never distracts from real human stakes.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced portrait of academic life, cultural exchange, and the human costs and rewards of pursuing ideas. The stories leave you with warmth, curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for humor as a lens on real life.
Product Details
Author
David Lodge
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
912
Language
English
SKU
9780099529132
ISBN
9780099529132
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x3.8x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
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