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(1933- ) American writer. For his first published work, "Goodbye, Columbus" (1959), a collection of stories, Philip Roth won the 1960 National Book Award in fiction. The title story of the collection was made into a motion picture in 1969.
Philip Roth Novels
Philip Roth is a famous American author, known for works like "Columbus," "Portnoy," and other works. He's an award-winning writer, but his works have also inspired a great deal of controversy. Now, Roth joins the likes of Saul Bellow and Eudora Welty to become an American classic during his own lifetime. Read more about this collection.
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Devotees of the award-winning American author may want to consult this complete list of his writings.

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