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In the Beauty of the Lilies
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In the Beauty of the Lilies

CA$35.00

ISBN-10:

0679446400

ISBN-13:

9780679446408

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York (1996)

Edition: trade paperback edition

Condition: Like New

This beautiful softcover edition of the original release is a rare find. The book is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The novel was awarded the 1997 Ambassador Book Award for Fiction. 'In the Beauty of the Lilies' is a novel by John Updike, published in 1996. The title is derived from a line in the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The novel spans four generations of the Wilmot family, exploring themes of faith, identity, and the evolving American experience over the course of the 20th century. John Updike's exploration of the Wilmot family's spiritual and cultural evolution offers a profound commentary on the American experience, making 'In the Beauty of the Lilies' a significant work in his literary canon.