The Corrections
Description
Jonathan Franzen's "The Corrections" is a masterful and darkly comic exploration of the American family, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. The novel centers on the Lamberts, a Midwestern family whose carefully constructed lives begin to unravel as the parents age and their adult children grapple with personal and professional crises. Through their individual struggles with love, ambition, and disillusionment, Franzen delves into the complexities of modern life, from economic anxieties to the search for meaning in a world of increasing superficiality. This poignant and often hilarious saga captures the essence of the American soul, revealing the deep-seated desires and hidden regrets that shape our relationships and our destinies.
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paperback
Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Published Sep 21, 2002
672 pages
ISBN: 9781841156736
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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