Holmes, John Clellon
Go (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141188393
- author:
- Holmes, John Clellon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set in post-war New York, Go is a vivid portrayal of a world where individuality is celebrated and creative expression is revered. Written by John Clellon Holmes, this novel offers an unflinching look at the lives of those who would shape the literary landscape of the 1950s.
Through lucid prose, Holmes captures the essence of his experience, revealing a world where crime and excess are woven into everyday life. With its unique blend of fiction and insight, Go provides a fascinating glimpse into the private lives of those who would become icons of American literature.
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