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§Author· 2 books

Mary McCarthy

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§All Books
Cover of The group by Mary McCarthy

The group

Mary McCarthy, 1963
10 ratings
Cover of A Bolt from the Blue and Other Essays by Mary McCarthy

A Bolt from the Blue and Other Essays

Mary McCarthy, 2001

§ About Mary McCarthy's books

Books on SansFiction
2
Published
1963–2001
Average rating
3.9 / 5 across 10 ratings
Genres
Classics, Women

Start here: The group (1963)

THE GROUP follows eight graduates from exclusive Vassar College as they find love and heartbreak, forge careers, gossip and party in 1930s Manhattan. THE GROUP can be seen as the original SEX AND THE CITY. It is the first novel to frankly portray women's real lives, exploring subjects such as sex, contraception, motherhood and marriage.

Common questions about Mary McCarthy

What is Mary McCarthy best known for?
Mary McCarthy is best known for The group, published in 1963 with 10 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Mary McCarthy's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Mary McCarthy written?
SansFiction lists 2 books by Mary McCarthy, published between 1963 and 2001. The most popular are The group and A Bolt from the Blue and Other Essays.
Which Mary McCarthy book should I read first?
The group is the usual place to start: it is Mary McCarthy's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.
What genres does Mary McCarthy write?
Mary McCarthy's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics and Women.

Explore: Classics · Women