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Joyce Carol Oates

1 series 3 books in order 2 standalone books

Joyce Carol Oates (1938) is an author in this catalog. The catalog lists 2 of their works. Known works include Blonde; The Tattooed Girl.

Born
1938
Known for
Pocketbook

Series by Joyce Carol Oates

Pocketbook

14 books in order · 1961–1987

  1. Cover of Under the net

    Under the net

    1961 · Iris Murdoch

    Iris Murdoch's first novel, published in 1954, is set in a part of London where struggling writers, successful bookies, film starlets, and frantic…

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  2. Cover of An unofficial rose

    An unofficial rose

    1962 · Iris Murdoch

    The nine characters in this novel are all looking for love, and the actions and passions of each are constantly affecting the others. Impelled by…

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  3. Cover of The red and the green

    The red and the green

    1965 · Iris Murdoch

    As the title suggests, the novel centers on Easter Day 1916 in Dublin, during the Irish rebellion. Two generations clash within a family torn apart…

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  4. Cover of An accidental man

    An accidental man

    1971 · Iris Murdoch

    This is the story of the comic and relentless struggle for survival of Austin Gibson Grey, who needs to survive through the destruction of others,…

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  5. Cover of A word child

    A word child

    1975 · Iris Murdoch

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  6. Cover of The Black Prince

    The Black Prince

    1976 · Iris Murdoch

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  7. Cover of Death is a lonely business

    Death is a lonely business

    1985 · Ray Bradbury

    A 1985 novel by Ray Bradbury was discovered by accident in a college library. The reader, taking an evening class, found a Ray Bradbury volume and…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Joyce Carol Oates written?

We list 3 books by Joyce Carol Oates across 1 series, published between 1961–2007 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Joyce Carol Oates's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “An unofficial rose.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Joyce Carol Oates's books?

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