Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style

What are common themes in John Irvingā€™s works?

Written and fact-checked by
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Common themes in the novelist John Irvingā€™s works include wrestling, infidelity, feminism, absent fathers, and macabre humor. His books have also addressed contemporary issues such as abortion and rape. His best-known novels include The World According to Garp (1978), The Hotel New Hampshire (1981), The Cider House Rules (1985), and A Prayer for Owen Meany (1989).