Armistead Maupin
28 Barbary Lane: 'Tales of the City' Books 1-3 (Tales of the City Omnibus)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062499011
- author:
- Armistead Maupin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 4.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Gay & Lesbian, Literature, Fiction, Armistead Maupin,28 Barbary Lane: 'Tales of the City' Books 1-3 (Tales of the City Omnibus),Harper Perennial,0062499017,Fiction,Fiction - General,Popular American Fiction,Fiction / LGBT / Gay,Gay,General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City novels have become a staple of American literature, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural shift of the past few decades. This omnibus volume collects the first three books in the series, which originally appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle and have captivated readers with their blend of humor and heartbreak. The stories follow the lives of the residents of 28 Barbary Lane, a cast of characters navigating love, loss, and identity in the midst of urban life. With their struggles and triumphs, they have become indelible documents of a bygone era. This collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the LGBTQ+ experience and the evolution of American literature. Through Maupin's masterful storytelling, the boundaries of social and sexual norms are pushed, leading to a glittering and addictive comedy of manners that continues to beguile new generations of readers.