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Literary Fiction· United States

The Human Comedy

by William Saroyan
Aggregate Editorial Score76/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1943242 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

William Saroyan's The Human Comedy (1943) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Young Homer Macauley works as a telegraph messenger in the fictional California town of Ithaca during World War II, delivering both jubilant and devastating telegrams. Saroyan's warm, deeply American novel celebrates the ordinary heroism of small-town life and the bonds of family and community in wartime. Themes of small-town America, World War II, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1943.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Saroyan
Published1943
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages242
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780440333869
Editorial Score76/100
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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

Nobel Prize in Literature
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194360
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William Saroyan
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Human Comedy about?

Young Homer Macauley works as a telegraph messenger in the fictional California town of Ithaca during World War II, delivering both jubilant and devastating telegrams. Saroyan's warm, deeply American novel celebrates the ordinary heroism of small-town life and the bonds of family and community in wartime.

Who wrote The Human Comedy?

The Human Comedy was written by William Saroyan, from United States. First published in 1943.

What awards has The Human Comedy won?

The Human Comedy has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1943.

Is The Human Comedy worth reading?

The Human Comedy is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in small-town America, World War II, family.

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What category is The Human Comedy?

The Human Comedy is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Human Comedy from?

The Human Comedy originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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