The Adventures of Augie March was Saul Bellow’s breakthrough novel: a sprawling, exuberant story that won the National Book Award and marked a new direction in American fiction. Augie March follows the journey of a poor, Chicago-born boy named Augie March as he navigates life during the Great Depression. Augie, known for his free-spirited nature, takes on a variety of jobs and experiences, constantly seeking to define himself and find his place in the world.