Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal
Jay Parini • Rizzoli • ISBN 9780385537568
Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal
Jay Parini • Rizzoli • ISBN-13 9780385537568
ISBN-10 Not provided • 2015
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ISBN 9780385537568 • Completeness 48
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Jay Parini offers an intimate and comprehensive portrait of Gore Vidal, drawing upon decades of personal friendship and extensive archival research. This biography navigates the complexities of Vidal’s public persona and private life, examining his prolific contributions to American literature, his political ambitions, and his enduring influence on the cultural landscape of the twentieth century.
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