"Small World" is a novel by British author David Lodge, first published in 1984. It is the second book in Lodge's "Campus Trilogy," which also includes "Changing Places" and "Nice Work." The novel is a satirical comedy of academic life and follows the adventures of two rival scholars, Morris Zapp and Philip Swallow, as they attend academic conferences around the world.
The novel is set in the 1970s and 1980s and explores themes of academic politics, cultural exchange, and the globalization of higher education. The book is known for its witty dialogue and its humorous portrayal of academic life, as well as for its clever allusions to literary and philosophical works.
Throughout the novel, Lodge employs a range of literary techniques, including satire, parody, and pastiche, as well as metafictional elements such as self-referentiality and intertextuality. The book has been praised for its cleverness and its ability to entertain while also making pointed social commentary.
"Small World" has been widely read and studied in the decades since its publication, and it is considered a classic of postmodern fiction and of campus novels in particular. The novel has also been adapted into a television series and a stage play, further cementing its status as a beloved work of contemporary literature.
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