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A Boy's Own Story Paperback - 2009
by Edmund White
Originally published in 1982 as the first of EdmundWhite's trilogy of autobiographical novels, A Boy's Own Storybecame an instant classic for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality.The book's unnamed narrator, growing up during the 1950s,is beset by aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless mocking fromhis peers, compelling him to seek out works of art and literature assolace-and to uncover new relationships in the struggle to embracehis own sexuality. Lyrical and poignant, with powerful evocations ofshame and yearning, this is an American literary treasure.
Summary
Originally published in 1982 as the first of Edmund White's trilogy of autobiographical novels, A Boy's Own Story became an instant classic for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality. The book's unnamed narrator, growing up during the 1950s, is beset by aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless mocking from his peers, compelling him to seek out works of art and literature as solace-and to uncover new relationships in the struggle to embrace his own sexuality. Lyrical and poignant, with powerful evocations of shame and yearning, this is an American literary treasure.
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- Title A Boy's Own Story
- Author Edmund White
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Date 2009-02-24
- Features Price on Product - Canadian
- ISBN 9780143114840 / 0143114840
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 7.88 x 5.02 x 0.57 in (20.02 x 12.75 x 1.45 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Sex & Gender: Gay
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Library of Congress subjects Bildungsromans, Gay youth
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
"With A Boy's Own Story American literature is larger by one classic novel."
-The Washington Post Book World
"Edmund White has crossed J. D. Salinger with Oscar Wilde to create an extraordinary novel."
-The New York Times Book Review
"Every so often a novel comes along that is so ambitious in its intention and so confident of its voice that it reminds us what a singular and potent thing a novel can be. One of these is A Boy's Own Story."
-San Francisco Chronicle
-The Washington Post Book World
"Edmund White has crossed J. D. Salinger with Oscar Wilde to create an extraordinary novel."
-The New York Times Book Review
"Every so often a novel comes along that is so ambitious in its intention and so confident of its voice that it reminds us what a singular and potent thing a novel can be. One of these is A Boy's Own Story."
-San Francisco Chronicle
Citations
- Entertainment Weekly, 11/13/2015, Page 65
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