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Every Third Thought, by John Barth, is a psychological novel set in Maryland that centers on the lives of college teachers. It examines the human life cycle through their experiences as faculty, highlighting moments of change, coincidence, and vision. The narrative delves into how these moments shape the characters’ understanding of themselves and their surroundings within the academic environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: John Barth
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