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Literary Fiction· United States

The Crying of Lot 49

by Thomas Pynchon
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Library Journal
Published 1965English
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The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1965. A celebrated work of literary fiction, The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon (1965) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

Book Details

AuthorThomas Pynchon
Published1965
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN2020094363
Editorial Score30/100
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🇺🇸 United States

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Library Journal
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196530
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