Room at the top
Braine, John2002
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The ruthlessly ambitious Joe Lampton rises swiftly from the petty bureaucracy of local government into the unfamiliar world of inherited wealth, fast cars and glamorous women. But the price of success is high. The Angry Young Men movement, featuring such stars as Kingsley Amis, is perfectly illustrated through the iconic figure of Joe Lampton. The ruthlessly ambitious Joe Lampton rises swiftly from the petty bureaucracy of local government into the unfamiliar world of inherited wealth, fast cars and glamorous women. But the price of success is high, and betrayal and tragedy strike as Joe pursues his goals.
Main title:
Room at the top / John Braine.
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Imprint:
London : Arrow, 2002.
Collation:
234 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1957.
ISBN:
9780099445364 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914GEN
LC class:
PR6052.R26
Language:
English
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BRN:
380043