When I Lived in Modern Times

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When I Lived in Modern Times

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Book cover
Author Linda Grant
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre Historical fiction
Published 2000 by Granta Books
Media type Print
Awards Winner of Orange Prize for Fiction 2000
ISBN 978-1-8620-7334-0
OCLC 43069243
823.914

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.

Plot summary

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  1. "A.M. Homes wins 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction - Women's Prize for Fiction:" . Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  2. Kennedy, Maev (8 June 2000). "Orange prize winner rejects claims of plagiarism". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 31 August 2013.