A Boy's Own Story

Type

Book

Authors

White ( Edmund White )

ISBN 10

0452254302

ISBN 13

9780452254305

Tags

Biographies & Memoirs, Literature & Fiction, Literature, Gay, Coming of Age, Coming Out, North American, Non-Fiction

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. - from Amzon

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