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A Boy's Own Story: A Novel

By White , Edmund

Book information

Publisher
Open Road Media
Year
2014
ISBN
9781497686090
ASIN
B00P0AYP24
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (2003743 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2024-09-30 06:53:07

Description

Originally published in 1982 as the first of Edmund White’s trilogy of autobiographical novels, A Boy’s Own Story became an instant classic for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality. The book’s unnamed narrator, growing up during the 1950s, is beset by aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless mocking from his peers, compelling him to seek out works of art and literature as solace—and to uncover new relationships in the struggle to embrace his own sexuality. Lyrical and poignant, with powerful evocations of shame and yearning, this is an American literary treasure.

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