When I Lived in Modern Times
When I Lived in Modern Times is a novel by Linda Grant. It won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2000.[1] Following being awarded the Orange Prize, there were accusations of plagiarism leveled against the author.[2] The accusations were claimed to be unfounded as the tracts indicated had been referenced, and agreed to be used, by the original publisher.
 Book cover | |
| Author | Linda Grant |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 2000 by Granta Books |
| Media type | |
| Awards | Winner of Orange Prize for Fiction 2000 |
| ISBN | 978-1-8620-7334-0 |
| OCLC | 43069243 |
| 823.914 | |
Plot summary
The novel follows the story of a young Jewish woman from London who emigrates to the future Israel in 1946 and lives through the birth of the nation. She spends time in a kibbutz and then moves to Tel Aviv.
References
- "A.M. Homes wins 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction - Women's Prize for Fiction:". Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- Kennedy, Maev (8 June 2000). "Orange prize winner rejects claims of plagiarism". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
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