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Literary Fiction· United States

The 158-pound marriage

by John Irving
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1974English
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John Irving's The 158-pound marriage (1974) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The 158-pound marriage (1974) establishes John Irving as a significant voice in literary fiction, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and transformation.

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AuthorJohn Irving
Published1974
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN2020088088
Editorial Score30/100
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197430
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John Irving
United States
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