Johnny One-Eye: A Tale of the American Revolution - Brossura

Charyn, Jerome

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0393333957 ISBN 13: 9780393333954

Casa editrice: W. W. Norton & Company, 2009

Riassunto

A madcap alternate-history account of the American Revolution finds young double agent John Stocking searching for clues about his mysterious birth while outmaneuvering a flamboyantly cunning George Washington and falling in love with Manhattan's most coveted harlot. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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"A rollicking tale."--Stacy Schiff, "New York Times Book Review," Editors' Choice "Johnny One-Eye" is bringing about the rediscovery of one of the most "singular and remarkable careers] in American literature" (Jonathan Yardley, "Washington Post Book World"). In this picaresque tour de force that reanimates Revolutionary Manhattan through the story of double agent John Stocking, the bastard son of a whorehouse madam and possibly George Washington, Jerome Charyn has given us one of the most memorable historical novels in years. As Johnny seeks to unlock the mystery of his birth and grapples with his allegiances, he falls in love with Clara, a gorgeous, green-eyed octoroon, the most coveted harlot of Gertrude's house. The wild parade of characters he encounters includes Benedict Arnold, the Howe brothers, "Sir Billy" and "Black Dick," and a manipulative Alexander Hamilton. Not since John Barth's "The Sotweed Factor" and Gore Vidal's "Burr" has a novel so dramatically re-created America's historical beginnings. Reading group guide included.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W. W. Norton & Company
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0393333957
• ISBN 13: 9780393333954
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 486
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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