About “Revolutionary road”
Revolutionary Road is a 1961 novel by Richard Yates that was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of realistic fiction. It follows Frank and April Wheeler, a couple who believe they are on the verge of achieving greatness. The novel explores how they sacrifice their true selves and betray each other in the process. It is noted for its emotional depth and unflinching portrayal of suburban life. In an introduction to a later edition, novelist Richard Ford praises the novel's lasting impact and power. The story remains a powerful examination of personal and societal disillusionment.
Praise for “Revolutionary road”
“It is Yates’s relentless, unflinching investigation of our secret hearts, and his speaking to us in language as clear and honest and unadorned and unsentimental and uncompromising as his vision, that makes him such a great writer.”
“To me and to many other writers of my generation, the work of Richard Yates came as a liberating force.... He was one of the most important and influential writers of the second half of the century.”
Book details
- Published
- 1961
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9780307270894
- ISBN
- 9780307270894
View more editions (9)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Revolutionary road | 2009 | 9780307270894 | Buy on Amazon |
| Revolutionary Road | 2008 | 9780307456274 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Revolutionary road | 2008 | 9780307454621 | Buy on Amazon |
| | Revolutionary Road | 2000 | 0375708448 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Revolutionary road | 1989 | 0679721916 | Buy on Amazon |
| Revolutionary road | 1986 | 0413597202 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Revolutionary road. | 1971 | 0837162211 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Revolutionary road. | 1962 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Revolutionary road | 1961 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Revolutionary road?
Revolutionary road by Richard Yates has 661 pages.
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