In the Beauty of the Lilies.
by Updike, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy, no dustjacket as issued.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Franklin Center. : Franklin Library. , 1996. . 1st Edition.. Full teal leather, raised bands, gilt decorations, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon marker. . A fine copy, no dustjacket as issued. . 8vo.. Signed by the author on the limitation page.
Synopsis
Taking its title from the "Battle Hymn of the Republic", IN THE BEAUTY OF THE LILIES traces one family's profound journey through four generations—and across the spiritual landscape of twentieth-century America. It is one of John Updike's fullest and finest work of fiction.
Reviews
On Mar 2 2009, Mikelomar said:
Great book. Classic Updike: lush prose, piercing observations of both the physical world and the human psyche, great sex, and terribly interesting examinations of various religious impulses. A booklover's book!
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Details
- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 275345
- Title
- In the Beauty of the Lilies.
- Author
- Updike, John
- Format/Binding
- Full teal leather, raised bands, gilt decorations, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon marker.
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy, no dustjacket as issued.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Franklin Library.
- Place of Publication
- Franklin Center.
- Date Published
- 1996.
- Pages
- 491 pp.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Size
- 8vo.
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About the Seller
Zephyr Books
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Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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