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SaleComparison winner of the editors Excellent Women (Penguin Classics)

Barbara Pym – The 9 best books and matching products

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Here you will find the best works by Barbara Pym, who is known for the gift to fill words with life.

Recommended books by Barbara Pym and other suitable products

The best books and other matching products by Barbara Pym are summarized in this overview.

SaleRecommendation No. 1 Excellent Women (Penguin Classics)
SaleRecommendation No. 2 Quartet in Autumn
SaleRecommendation No. 3 Crampton Hodnet
SaleRecommendation No. 5 Jane and Prudence: A Novel
SaleRecommendation No. 8 Some Tame Gazelle: A Novel
SaleRecommendation No. 9 An Academic Question

Everything you need to know about the author Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym was a renowned English novelist throughout the 1950s and 1960s, recognized for her comedies of manners, characterized by her insightful analysis and commentary on provincial and academic life in England. Her most popular books include “Excellent Women”, “Some Tame Gazelle”, and “Quartet in Autumn”. Among these, “Excellent Women” is often considered Pym’s masterpiece, primarily because it skillfully blends comedy, intelligence, and profound social insight. Comparatively, “Some Tame Gazelle” is her debut novel, and has a more relaxed pacing and focuses on spinsterhood, while “Quartet in Autumn” is her Booker-shortlisted work that deals with aging and retirement. The differences lie in the themes, character focus and the nature of societal commentaries, but all her works are similar in terms of her unique narrative style, satirical wit, and piercing social commentary. While each novel has its own unique flavor, they share Pym’s deftness at characterization, her biting humor, and a deep understanding of human nature.

Best selling books and matching products by Barbara Pym

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Excellent Women (Penguin Classics)
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 256 Pages - 12/26/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 2
Quartet in Autumn
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 07/15/1992 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
Crampton Hodnet
1,168 Reviews
Crampton Hodnet
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 226 Pages - 04/17/2013 (Publication Date) - Coffeetown Press (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 4
Jane and Prudence: A Novel
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 212 Pages - 03/05/2013 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 5
The Barbara Pym Collection Volume One: A Glass of Blessings, Some Tame Gazelle, and Jane and Prudence
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 787 Pages - 04/10/2018 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 6
The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym: A Times Book of the Year 2021
  • Hardcover Book
  • Byrne, Paula (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 704 Pages - 06/07/2022 (Publication Date) - William Collins (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 7
An Unsuitable Attachment (Bello)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 03/21/2013 (Publication Date) - Bello (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 8
Some Tame Gazelle: A Novel
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 03/05/2013 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 9
An Academic Question
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 168 Pages - 04/17/2013 (Publication Date) - Coffeetown Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
Less Than Angels: A Novel
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 234 Pages - 03/05/2013 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)

Our comparison winner:

SaleWinner in comparison
Quartet in Autumn
  • Pym, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 07/15/1992 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)

Current offers for works by Barbara Pym

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Excellent Women (Penguin Classics)
Excellent Women (Penguin Classics)
Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 256 Pages - 12/26/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$16.00 −27% $11.68 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
Quartet in Autumn
Quartet in Autumn
Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages - 07/15/1992 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)
$16.00 −7% $14.87 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 3
Crampton Hodnet
Crampton Hodnet
Used Book in Good Condition; Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 226 Pages - 04/17/2013 (Publication Date) - Coffeetown Press (Publisher)
$13.95 −19% $11.29 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
Jane and Prudence: A Novel
Jane and Prudence: A Novel
Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 212 Pages - 03/05/2013 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)
$16.99 −13% $14.72 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 5
The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym: A Times Book of the Year 2021
The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym: A Times Book of the Year 2021
Hardcover Book; Byrne, Paula (Author); English (Publication Language); 704 Pages - 06/07/2022 (Publication Date) - William Collins (Publisher)
$34.99 −48% $18.28 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 6
Some Tame Gazelle: A Novel
Some Tame Gazelle: A Novel
Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages - 03/05/2013 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)
$18.99 −22% $14.78 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 7
An Academic Question
An Academic Question
Used Book in Good Condition; Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 168 Pages - 04/17/2013 (Publication Date) - Coffeetown Press (Publisher)
$12.95 −20% $10.39 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 8
No Fond Return of Love: A Novel
No Fond Return of Love: A Novel
Pym, Barbara (Author); English (Publication Language); 238 Pages - 03/05/2013 (Publication Date) - Open Road Media (Publisher)
$19.99 −13% $17.33 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 9
An Unsuitable Attachment (Perennial Library)
An Unsuitable Attachment (Perennial Library)
Barbara Pym (Author); English (Publication Language); 256 Pages - 03/29/1983 (Publication Date) - Harper & Row (Publisher)
$50.00 −87% $6.50

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