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Small World is a 1984 comic campus novel by British writer David Lodge and the second volume of his Rummidge Trilogy. It follows academics traveling among international conferences while pursuing professional advancement, romantic interests, and a prestigious literary post. Structured partly around the conventions of medieval romance, the novel satirizes scholarly fashions and the increasingly global academic conference circuit.
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Small World ranks #33 of 127 in the Campus Novel ranking, behind Nice Work, ahead of Pictures from an Institution.
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How good is Small World?
Small World scores 7.45/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Campus Novel category.
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