Appointment in Samarra
Appointment in Samarra, published in 1934, is the first novel by American writer John O'Hara (1905–1970). It concerns the self-destruction of the fictional character Julian English, a wealthy car dealer who was once a member of the social elite of Gibbsville (O'Hara's fictionalized version of Pottsville, Pennsylvania). The book created controversy due to O'Hara's inclusion of sexual content.
| Author | John O'Hara |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Harcourt Brace & Company |
| Media type | Print (hard & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-375-71920-2 (Reprint ed: July 2003) |
| OCLC | 53165621 |
| 813/.52 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3529.H29 A8 2003 |
In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Appointment in Samarra 22nd on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.
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