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1934

Graciliano Ramos: São Bernardo

June 3, 2020 by Trevor Berrett

NYRB Classics recently published a new translation of Graciliano Ramos’s second novel, São Bernardo, a captivating look at an insecure man trying to hold onto his power.

Categories Book Reviews, Graciliano Ramos Tags 1930s, 1934, NYRB Classics, Portuguese Leave a comment

John O’Hara: Appointment in Samarra

June 27, 2016February 18, 2011 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews John O’Hara’s Appointment in Samarra. Read the full post.

Categories Book Reviews, John O'Hara Tags 1930s, 1934 12 Comments

William Maxwell: Bright Center of Heaven

June 23, 2016October 27, 2010 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews William Maxwell’s debut novel, Bright Center of Heaven. Read the full post.

Categories Book Reviews, William Maxwell Tags 1930s, 1934 8 Comments

Evelyn Waugh: A Handful of Dust

June 9, 2016March 26, 2010 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Evelyn Waugh’s A Handful of Dust. Read the full post.

Categories Book Reviews, Evelyn Waugh Tags 1930s, 1934 16 Comments
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