Irving, John (1942—)
The novels of John Irving have been regular bestsellers ever since The World According to Garp won international acclaim in 1978. Irving's first novel, Setting Free ...
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One of a few modern best-selling writers who also has literary stature, John Irving (born 1942) rose to prominence in 1979 with his fourth novel, The World According to Garp. His novels have combined ...
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John Irving was born in Exeter, Massachusetts, the son of F. N. and Frances Winslow Irving. His father was a teacher of Russian history at Exeter Academy, the prep school which Irving attended during ...
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John Irving enjoys a rare and prominent place among contemporary American writers not only for having published a string of best-sellers but also for having received accolades from critics in the popu...
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A hero is someone everyone looks up to, a role model if you will. They come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from Superman to Frodo Baggins; touching the lives of their dearest friends as well as com...
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Is it absurd to foster the idea that we are all pawns of a master plan - God's plan? In A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving asserts that our lives have a prearranged role to fill - one that fits into...
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Irving, John (1942-)
John Irving
John (Winslow) Irving
