Reading Order
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Start with The Breast and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Breast
Book 1 by Philip Roth • Published 1972
In this surreal novella, literature professor David Kepesh wakes up to find he has transformed into a massive female breast. The story explores themes of sexual identity and isolation through a bizarre, Kafkaesque pre...
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David Kepesh reading order
Ends with The Dying Animal
- 1
Book 1:The Breast
Philip Roth • 1972
In this surreal novella, literature professor David Kepesh wakes up to find he has transformed into a massive female breast. The story explores themes of sexual identity and isolation through a bizarre, Kafkaesque pre...
- 2
Book 2:The Professor of Desire
Philip Roth • 1977
Following David Kepesh from his youth to his academic career, this novel examines the conflict between intellectual discipline and carnal lust. Kepesh searches for a balance between the orderly world of literature and...
- 3
Book 3:The Dying Animal
Philip Roth
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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David Kepesh FAQ
What is the best order to read the David Kepesh series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Breast.
How many books are in the David Kepesh series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the David Kepesh series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the David Kepesh series?
New readers should start with The Breast, the first book in the reading order.
Is the David Kepesh series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1972 to 1977.