On Beauty
by Zadie Smith
Recorded edition: Penguin Press HC, The · September 13, 2005 · ISBN 1594200637 · Edition source
Approximately 464 pages
Estimated reading time: 12–16 hours at 30–40 pages per hour; edition and reading pace affect this estimate.
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What is this book about?
Zadie Smith’s On Beauty was published in 2005. The novel draws loosely on E. M.
Forster’s Howards End, placing it in conversation with an earlier work of English fiction. Its recorded prizes and edition details are listed below.
Award recognition
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Zadie Smith | The Booker Prize | shortlistedSource |
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