The Siege of Krishnapur
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- 1
- First edition
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1973
The first edition of The Siege of Krishnapur by James Gordon Farrell was published in London by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 1973. We track 1 edition.
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- India
Read next
- Comes after
- Troubles
- Followed by
- The Singapore Grip
In print
- Editions recorded
- 33 on Open Library, 25 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 6 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of The Siege of Krishnapur?
The first edition of The Siege of Krishnapur by James Gordon Farrell was published in London by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 1973.
How many editions of The Siege of Krishnapur are there?
We track 1 edition of The Siege of Krishnapur, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did The Siege of Krishnapur win any awards?
Yes: The Siege of Krishnapur won the Booker Prize (1973), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after The Siege of Krishnapur?
In order, it follows Troubles and it is followed by The Singapore Grip, according to Wikidata.