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Martha and Hanwell

by Zadie Smith · 2003

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Zadie Smith's debut novel was published by Penguin in 2000. Garnering both critical acclaim as well as a huge readership, White Teethexemplified the kind of popular and intelligent books that Penguin founder Allen Lane sought to publish. Martha and Hanwell brings together two of Smith's recent stories - never before published in book form - offering a treat for fans of her witty, powerful and often electrifying prose.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 54 pages
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