The City and the Pillar: A Novel

The City and the Pillar: A Novel

A literary cause cÃ©lÃ¨bre when first published more than fifty years ago, Gore Vidalâ€™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 â€œawful kid stuff,â€ the experience forms Jimâ€™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.
Country USA
Brand Vintage
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781400030378
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2003-12-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781400030378

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