Another Country by James Baldwin
'A masterwork... an almost unbearable, tumultuous, blood-pounding experience' Washinton PostWhen Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story of desire, hatred and violence opens with the unforgettable character of Rufus Scott, a scavenging Harlem jazz musician adrift in New York. Self-destructive, bad and brilliant, he draws us into a Bohemian underworld pulsing with heat, music and sex, where desperate and dangerous characters betray, love and test each other to the limit. 'In Another Country, Baldwin created the essential American drama of the century' Colm Toibin.
| Feature | Specification |
| Author | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Series | Penguin Modern Classics |
| ISBN-13 | 9780141186375 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Genre | Literary Fiction / Modern Classic |
| Target Audience | Students (Ages 14+) and Adult Readers |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Key Themes | The American Dream, Wealth, Class, Obsession, Love |
F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. The Great Gatsby is a verified pillar of the Western literary canon, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. This edition is published by Penguin Books: a publisher with nearly a century of heritage in the UK. For 2026, it remains a top-tier recommendation from the National Literacy Trust and various UK exam boards for its complex symbolism and historical significance.
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'A masterwork... an almost unbearable, tumultuous, blood-pounding experience' Washinton PostWhen Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story of desire, hatred and violence opens with the unforgettable character of Rufus Scott, a scavenging Harlem jazz musician adrift in New York. Self-destructive, bad and brilliant, he draws us into a Bohemian underworld pulsing with heat, music and sex, where desperate and dangerous characters betray, love and test each other to the limit. 'In Another Country, Baldwin created the essential American drama of the century' Colm Toibin.
| Feature | Specification |
| Author | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Series | Penguin Modern Classics |
| ISBN-13 | 9780141186375 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Genre | Literary Fiction / Modern Classic |
| Target Audience | Students (Ages 14+) and Adult Readers |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Key Themes | The American Dream, Wealth, Class, Obsession, Love |
F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. The Great Gatsby is a verified pillar of the Western literary canon, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. This edition is published by Penguin Books: a publisher with nearly a century of heritage in the UK. For 2026, it remains a top-tier recommendation from the National Literacy Trust and various UK exam boards for its complex symbolism and historical significance.
