Order History
Premium Membership & Rewards
Help Center / FAQ
The World According to Garp (National Book Award Winner)
By John Irving
Paperback
$20.00
By John Irving
6|
Premium Members save an extra 10% and all Members collect stamps to save with Rewards. 10 stamps = $5. Learn More
Select a store to view item availability.
Winner of the National Book Award
“Nothing in contemporary fiction matches it.” —The New Republic
“Wonderful . . . full of energy and art, at once funny and horrifying and heartbreaking.” —Washington Post
Powerful and political, with unforgettable characters and timeless themes, The World According to Garp is John Irving’s breakout novel. The precursor of Irving’s later protest novels, it is the story of Jenny, an unmarried nurse who becomes a single mom and a feminist leader, beloved but pol...
“Nothing in contemporary fiction matches it.” —The New Republic
“Wonderful . . . full of energy and art, at once funny and horrifying and heartbreaking.” —Washington Post
Powerful and political, with unforgettable characters and timeless themes, The World According to Garp is John Irving’s breakout novel. The precursor of Irving’s later protest novels, it is the story of Jenny, an unmarried nurse who becomes a single mom and a feminist leader, beloved but pol...
You May Also Like
From the B&N Reads Blog
50 of the Funniest Books Ever Written
Looking for a laugh? We've got your covered. From the dark and dry to the witty and wry, from the ficticious to the factual, from travel logs to comedic blogs, this extensive collection of funny books, both classic and new, includes something for everyone. Get ready to read ‘em and weep...with laughter, of course.
Read More