City and the Pillar and Seven Early Stories, The

City and the Pillar and Seven Early Stories, The
by Gore Vidal

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Author: Gore Vidal
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-07-04
ISBN: 0679436995
Number of pages: 310
Publisher: Random House

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Book Review: What a deal for just a couple bucks!
Summary: 5 Stars

This edition is a steal for what it offers, and at such a modest price! (I am not sure why Amazon describes this is "Hardcover". The edition I ordered here from a third party vendor was soft cover and inexpensive.)

Gore's better 1960s revision of "The City and the Pillar" is an trip into the gay underworld of 1940s America, and Gore's seven early stories are an added treat--each are quality and interesting in their own way. This is not the best Gore ever wrote, but it is a quick read and not very demanding--just perfect if you like short stories and novellas, as I do. I can only wish Gore had continued writing in this form in addition to his many novels.

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Summary of City and the Pillar and Seven Early Stories, The

When Gore Vidal's frank description of homosexual life, The City and the Pillar, was first published in 1948, the reaction was both unexpected and shocking. Republished now in hardcover with a new introduction by the author, this classic is being featured with seven of Vidal's early stories.

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