Havanas in Camelot
Personal Essays
by William Styron
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In this slim and intimate collection of posthumous essays, William Styron magnificently evokes the attitudes and sentiments of the 1940s through 1960s in America, and provides equally rich descriptions of himself and the host of fascinating characters surrounding him: Terry Southern, Nelson Algren, Truman Capote, James Baldwin, and John F. Kennedy. One of the longest essays revolves around Styron's humiliation after being misdiagnosed with syphilis while serving in the Marines, and how he turned to poetry for solace. Throughout the book Styron's deep love and reverence for literature shines forth, particularly in his admiration for Truman Capote.
Editions of Havanas in Camelot
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Random House Inc |
Date 2009 |
Price $8.64 |
 New |
Publisher Notes
An anthology of essays by the award-winning late author furnishes a intimate glimpse inside the private world of the novelist in a collection that includes the author's experiences with fellow writers, his relationship with world leaders, and his personal take on great literature, censorship, and more. Reprint.
Media Reviews
"Taken collectively, these 14 pieces are the empathetic and keenly observed recollections of a grand old man of letters looking back with fondness on a life rich with incident and the pleasures of reading and writing."
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