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With an introduction by Alan Hollinghurst. It was his power that stupefied me and made me regard my knowledge as nothing more than hired cleverness he might choose to show off at a dinner party.A Boy's Own Story traces an unnamed narrator's coming-of-age during the 1950s. Beset by aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless mocking from his peers, the boy struggles with his sexuality, seeking consolation in art and literature, and in his own fantastic imagination as he fills his head with romantic expectations. The result is a book of exquisite poignancy and humour that moves towards a conclusion which will allow the boy to leave behind his childhood forever. 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. Lyrical and powerfully evocative, this is an American literary treasure. PRAISE FOR A BOY'S OWN STORY"With A Boy's Own Story, American literature is larger by one classic novel." The Washington Post"Edmund White has crossed J.D. Salinger with Oscar Wilde to create an extraordinary novel" The New York Times Book Review"Every so often a novel comes along that is so ambitious in its intention and so confident of its voice that it reminds us what a singular and potent thing a novel can be. One of these is A Boy's Own Story" San Francisco Chronicle.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ceredigion Book Shop [52664610], Nr Lampeter, CERED, United Kingdom.
Very Good condition with no significant faults. Clearly used but very few minor defects. Will look good on your book case after reading but may not be suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere SECURE DAILY POSTING FROM UK. 30 DAY GUARANTEE.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books Squared.
For more than two decades, Edmund White has been widely recognized as America’s preeminent gay writer. “He has a novelist’s eye for the telling detail or the remarkable phrase and, like Proust himself, concentrates upon the minutiae of the past so that it might live again,” wrote The New York Times Book Review. “White possesses the rare combination of a po-etic sense of language and an ironic sense of humor,” declared Newsweek. “[He] is unquestionably the foremost American gay novelist.” Commemorating the twentieth anni-versary of A Boy’s Own Story, this Modern Library edition presents White’s autobiographical novel together with an Introduction by prizewinning novelist Allan Gurganus and a new Afterword by the author himself. A Boy’s Own Story, with equal parts stunning lyricism and unabashed humor, traces a nameless narrator’s coming-of-age in the 1950s. Struggling with his homosexuality, the narrator seeks the consolations of a fantastic imagination and fills his head with romantic expectations (“I believed without a doubt in a better world, which was adulthood or New York or Paris or love.”) His distant, divorced parents exacerbate his hunger for emotional connection, and he endures the unhelpful attentions of a priest and a psychoanalyst. In time, he recognizes the need to be loved by the men in his life and, in the surprising conclusion, escapes his childhood forever with one unforgettable act. “With A Boy’s Own Story, American literature is larger by one classic novel,” wrote The Washington Post Book World. “No reader, straight or gay . . . can fail to experience shock after shock of recognition in these pages, and few, I would bet, will be able to withhold a one-to-one sympathy from the unnamed narrator, even when he is being, by the standards of only yesterday, ‘shocking.’”, Paperback, Label: Plume, Plume, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 1983-09-01, Freigegeben: 1983-09-01, Studio: Plume, Verkaufsrang: 12176120.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Re-Read Ltd [58947254], Doncaster, United Kingdom.
0330412264 Book bows upwards - Pages are tanned. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is faded. There is creasing/wear to the cover.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Half Price Books Inc, TX, Dallas, [RE:5].
Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, and may not include cd-rom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority! Paperback.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Serendipity UnLtd.
Page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday. Paperback, Edition: New Ed, Format: Import, Label: PICADOR, PICADOR, Product group: Book, Published: 2002, Studio: PICADOR, Sales rank: 11440006.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, ALEXTHEFATDAWG-US.
Page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday. Paperback, Edition: New Ed, Format: Import, Label: PICADOR, PICADOR, Product group: Book, Published: 2002, Studio: PICADOR, Sales rank: 11440006.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ergodebooks.
Plume, 1983-09-01. Paperback. Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Wonder Book.
New Amer Library Trade. Used - Good. Good condition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books N Stuff, AL, opelika, [RE:5].
paperback. 229 p. Audience: General/trade. Mass-market paperback, Book Club Edition. New edition. New edition.