The City and the Pillar
of Gore Vidal
Description
A literary cause cĂ©lĂšbre when first published more than fifty years ago, Gore Vidal's now-classic The City and the Pillar stands as a landmark novel of the gay experience.Jim, a handsome, all-American athlete, has always been shy around girls. But when he and his best friend, Bob, partake in "awful kid stuff", the experience forms Jim's ideal of spiritual completion. Defying his parentsâ expectations, Jim strikes out on his own, hoping to find Bob and rekindle their amorous friendship. Along the way he struggles with what he feels is his unique bond with Bob and with his persistent attraction to other men. Upon finally encountering Bob years later, the force of his hopes for a life together leads to a devastating climax. The first novel of its kind to appear on the American literary landscape, The City and the Pillar remains a forthright and uncompromising portrayal of sexual relationships between men.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 207 pages
- Publisher Vintage
- Publication Date December 2nd 2003
- First Publication 01/10/48
- Language English
- ISBN 9781400030378
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['United States of America', 'Virginia (United States)', 'New York City, New York (United States)', 'Los Angeles, California (United States)', 'New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)', 'YucatĂĄn (Mexico)', 'Denver, Colorado (United States)', 'Hollywood, California (United States)']
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