John Rechy

City of Night

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ISBN 13:
9780802121530
author:
John Rechy
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
20.8 x 13.7 x 3.6 cm
Genre:
Gay & Lesbian, Literature, Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.53

Description

John Rechy's groundbreaking novel, City of Night, is a powerful and unflinching portrayal of a subculture that was previously unseen. First published in 1963, it marked a radical departure in fiction and gave voice to a world that had never been revealed with such acuity.

The book's bold and inventive style follows a young hustler as he searches for self-knowledge in the neon-lit world of hustlers, drag queens, and other denizens of the city's underbelly. From El Paso to Times Square, Rechy's protagonist navigates a world of excess and desire, in a quest for truth and understanding.

Now available in an anniversary edition, City of Night includes original marked galley pages and an interview with the author, offering a unique glimpse into Rechy's vision and the world he created. This powerful and exhilarating novel remains a powerful portrayal of the edges of America, fifty years after its initial publication.

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