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1955

Brian Moore: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

June 17, 2016July 2, 2010 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Brian Moore’s 1955 novel, The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne. Read the full post.

Categories Book Reviews, Brian Moore Tags 1950s, 1955, NYRB Classics 12 Comments

Vladimir Nabokov: Lolita

September 26, 2017October 19, 2008 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial 1955 novel, Lolita.

Categories Book Reviews, Vladimir Nabokov Tags 1950s, 1955 28 Comments

Graham Greene: The Quiet American

September 25, 2017September 25, 2008 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Graham Greene’s 1955 Vietnam novel, The Quiet American.

Categories Book Reviews, Graham Greene Tags 1950s, 1955 24 Comments
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