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John Rechy is one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation, and has shaped the consciousness of gay men. This novel is an innovative description of the urban underworld of male prostitution.
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A breathless, amphetamine-fuelled dash across America... Rechy s descriptive energy is instead reserved for city life s twilight world and a colourful parade of characters... his descriptive energy surpasses any queer literature label. --New Statesman
John Rechy's groundbreaking novel `City of Night' lifted the lid on gay life in `60's America... it broke new ground with its depiction of the gay sexual subculture in America's cities... The author is ripe for rediscovery... uncensored for the first time. --Time Out
City of Night put a light up to the murky gay underworld of 60s America... The author was praised for his Benzedrine-fuelled prose and his pitch-perfect ear for period slang... A modern classic. --Boyz
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John Rechy's groundbreaking novel `City of Night' lifted the lid on gay life in `60's America... it broke new ground with its depiction of the gay sexual subculture in America's cities... The author is ripe for rediscovery... uncensored for the first time. --Time Out
City of Night put a light up to the murky gay underworld of 60s America... The author was praised for his Benzedrine-fuelled prose and his pitch-perfect ear for period slang... A modern classic. --Boyz
John Rechy comes from a family of Mexican artistocrats and grew up in the USA. During his early 20's he drifted around the US, working as a hustler and these experiences are the basis for 'City of Night'. He currently teaches at the University of Southern California.
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- EditoreSouvenir Press
- Data di pubblicazione2009
- ISBN 10 0285638378
- ISBN 13 9780285638372
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine400
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City of Night (Independent Voices) (Independent Voices)
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Souvenir Press
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0285638378
ISBN 13: 9780285638372
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Codice articolo CHL1571782
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City of Night
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Souvenir Press Ltd
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0285638378
ISBN 13: 9780285638372
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Descrizione libro Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Laminated photographic wrappers. Appears unread. Reprint of John Rechy's groundbreaking 1963 novel: 'a classic account of life on the edge'. *** John Rechy (born March 10, 1931) is among the pioneers of modern LGBT literature. City of Night follows a young man as he travels across the country while working as a hustler. Jim Morrison apparently references the book in the The Doors song L.A. Woman. ('Are you a lucky little lady in The City of Light? Or just another lost angel?City of Night.'). Codice articolo 000369
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