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Literary Fiction · 1970s

Best Literary Fiction of the 1970s

The best literary fiction books first published in the 1970s, ranked — a focused list of 8 titles.

The Bluest Eye Toni Morrison · 1970 Essential Read Get it on Amazon →
Sula Toni Morrison · 1973 Essential Read Get it on Amazon →
Ceremony Leslie Marmon Silko · 1977 Essential Read Get it on Amazon →
The Sea the Sea Iris Murdoch · 1978 Essential Read See details →
The World According to Garp John Irving · 1978 Essential Read See details →
The Bloody Chamber Angela Carter · 1979 Essential Read See details →
Sophie's Choice William Styron · 1979 Essential Read See details →
Song of Solomon Toni Morrison · 1977 Recommended See details →

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