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• Bryan Aubrey

  Aubrey holds a Ph.D. in English and has published many articles on twentieth century literature. In this essay, he analyzes the interaction between British and American culture in Foreign Affairs.

• Liz Lear

  In the following interview, Lear talks with Lurie about writing, the author's works and characters, and the people and places that inspire her.

• Dorothy Wickenden

  In the following review, Wickenden describes Lurie's novel as an "exercise in verbal and structural ingenuity" and argues that her characters are unappealing with secrets "no longer enticing."

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1. Foreign Affairs: Introduction
2. Foreign Affairs: Summary
3. Foreign Affairs: Alison Lurie Biography
4. Foreign Affairs: Characters
5. Foreign Affairs: Themes
6. Foreign Affairs: Style
7. Foreign Affairs: Historical Context
8. Foreign Affairs: Critical Overview
9. Foreign Affairs: Criticism
   1. Bryan Aubrey
   2. Liz Lear
   3. Dorothy Wickenden
10. Foreign Affairs: Compare and Contrast
11. Foreign Affairs: Topics for Further Study
12. Foreign Affairs: Media Adaptations
13. Foreign Affairs: What Do I Read Next?
14. Foreign Affairs: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Copyright

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