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Cover has normal wear. Cover has creases. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Gore Vidal’s groundbreaking novel, “The City and the Pillar,” offers a window into the mid-20th century literary landscape and the nascent gay rights movement. Published in 1948, the book courageously explored themes of homosexuality and sexual identity at a time when such topics were largely taboo. Vidal’s candid portrayal of same-sex desire and the struggles of navigating societal norms was both controversial and ahead of its time. Despite initial censorship and backlash, the novel is now regarded as a seminal work in LGBTQ+ literature, paving the way for more open discussions and representations of queer experiences. This edition bears the gentle marks of age and readership, a testament to its enduring relevance and the profound impact it had on generations of readers seeking validation and understanding.
