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Would this be a good place to start with Barth?

David Potter Yes, although it wouldn't do any harm to read The Floating Opera and The End of the Road first. Both are short, and along with The Sot-Weed Factor the…moreYes, although it wouldn't do any harm to read The Floating Opera and The End of the Road first. Both are short, and along with The Sot-Weed Factor they make up Barth's Nihilism Trilogy. Sot-Weed is the best of the three (and I think his best book overall), but it is fun watching Barth's ideas develop with each.(less)

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Is it just me or is it extremely hard to find a copy of this?

Lynette Lark You can find them on Amazon, Thrift Books, and other used book stores. Search online before you buy because sometimes Amazon is not the cheapest. Also…moreYou can find them on Amazon, Thrift Books, and other used book stores. Search online before you buy because sometimes Amazon is not the cheapest. Also, try searching your local libraries.
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