The Crying of Lot 49: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Oedipa Maas, executor of the will of Pierce Inverarity, journeys through a bizarre underground of secret societies, jazz clubs, beatniks, and her own psyche. Readers accustomed to postmodern literature will revel in Pynchon's second novel.
Quick facts about The Crying of Lot 49
- Title: The Crying of Lot 49
- Author: Thomas Pynchon
- First published: 1965
- Genre: administration of estates, married women, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2636665W
Where to read The Crying of Lot 49
The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Crying of Lot 49 about?
Oedipa Maas, executor of the will of Pierce Inverarity, journeys through a bizarre underground of secret societies, jazz clubs, beatniks, and her own psyche.
Who wrote The Crying of Lot 49?
The Crying of Lot 49 was written by Thomas Pynchon.
When was The Crying of Lot 49 published?
The Crying of Lot 49 was first published in 1965.
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