Unwarrantedly Obscure Books by Famous Writers

Discover hidden literary gems with these unwarrantedly obscure books by famous writers. Explore lesser-known works from renowned authors that deserve more attention.

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A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters

by Julian Barnes

A “playful, witty, and entertaining” book (The New York Times Book Review) that offers an exhilarating vision of the world, starting with the voyage of …
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The Knockout Artist

by Harry Crews

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The Magic Kingdom

by Stanley Elkin

Once they arrive, a series of absurdities characteristic of an Elkin novel - including a freak snowstorm and a run-in with a vengeful Mickey Mouse …
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Wildlife

by Richard Ford

The setting is Great Falls, Montana, where the Rockies end and where, in 1960, the promise of good times seems as limitless as the sweep …
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ID: 0316169226
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Bats Out of Hell

by Barry Hannah

Three works from one of the most original and universally praised American writers of this century. Love and torment, lunacy and desire, tenderness and war--these …
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The Beast God Forgot to Invent

by Jim Harrison

A collection of novellas explores the line between civilization and the "wild men."
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ID: 1881515842
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Under the Red Flag

by Ha Jin

Set in the northern Chinese provincial town of Dismount Fort, these 12 stories offer a fascinating glimpse of the lives of peasants, soldiers, workers, and …
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