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Literary Fiction· United States

Breathing Lessons

by Anne Tyler
Aggregate Editorial Score50/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 1989English
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About This Book

Anne Tyler's Breathing Lessons (1989) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Maggie and Ira Moran drive to a funeral and back in a single day in Tyler's Pulitzer-winning portrait of a long marriage. Over the course of the journey, the novel reveals the accommodations, disappointments, and deep bonds of an ordinary American marriage with unsparing comedy and tenderness. Themes of marriage, middle age, memory run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 1989.

Book Details

AuthorAnne Tyler
Published1989
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780345451934
Editorial Score50/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

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

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
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198950
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Anne Tyler
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breathing Lessons about?

Maggie and Ira Moran drive to a funeral and back in a single day in Tyler's Pulitzer-winning portrait of a long marriage. Over the course of the journey, the novel reveals the accommodations, disappointments, and deep bonds of an ordinary American marriage with unsparing comedy and tenderness.

Who wrote Breathing Lessons?

Breathing Lessons was written by Anne Tyler, from United States. First published in 1989.

What awards has Breathing Lessons won?

Breathing Lessons has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1989.

Is Breathing Lessons worth reading?

Breathing Lessons is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 50/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in marriage, middle age, memory.

Where can I buy Breathing Lessons?

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What category is Breathing Lessons?

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

What country is Breathing Lessons from?

Breathing Lessons originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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