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Revolutionary Road is American author Richard Yates 's debut novel about 1950s suburban life on the East Coast. It was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1962, along with Catch-22 and The Moviegoer.
- 337 pp
- Richard Yates
- 31 December 1961
- Little, Brown
Richard Yates. 3.92. 88,183 ratings7,600 reviews. In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model American couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early.
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- Paperback
- Richard Yates
Apr 25, 2000 · Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates is an easy book to read, but a difficult book to review. With effortlessly beautiful writing and incredibly vivid characters, this book sucks you into the world of 1960s suburbia with all of its subtleties and quiet dramas.
- Vintage
- $11.95
A comprehensive guide to Richard Yates's novel Revolutionary Road, a critique of 1950s American society and conformity. Find chapter summaries, character analysis, themes, symbols, quotes, and more.
Revolutionary Road. By Richard Yates Read by Mark Bramhall. Best Seller. Part of Vintage Contemporaries. Category: Historical Fiction. Category: Historical Romance | Historical Fiction | Audiobooks. Paperback $18.00. Apr 25, 2000| ISBN 9780375708442. Buy. Ebook $14.99. Jul 08, 2008| ISBN 9780307456274. Buy. Audiobook Download $20.00.
- Richard Yates
- Paperback
Revolutionary Road Summary. The novel begins in western Connectictut, with an unsuccessful first performance by an amateur theater company, The Laurel Players. The lead actress, April Wheeler, begins with a strong performance but eventually becomes embarrassed and stilted once it’s clear that the show is a flop.
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Apr 25, 2000 · Revolutionary Road. Richard Yates. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Apr 25, 2000 - Fiction - 368 pages. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • Frank and April Wheeler are a bright, beautiful,...