𝔖 Bobbio Scriptorium
✦   LIBER   ✦
Cover of A Boy's Own Story

A Boy's Own Story

✍ Scribed by White, Edmund

Book ID
109489665
Publisher
Pan Macmillan UK
Tongue
en-GB
Weight
168 KB
Category
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781509813872

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

With an introduction by Alan Hollinghurst.

It was his power that stupefied me and made me regard my knowledge as nothing more than hired cleverness he might choose to show off at a dinner party.

A Boy's Own Story traces an unnamed narrator's coming-of-age during the 1950s. Beset by aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless mocking from his peers, the boy struggles with his sexuality, seeking consolation in art and literature, and in his own fantastic imagination as he fills his head with romantic expectations. The result is a book of exquisite poignancy and humour that moves towards a conclusion which will allow the boy to leave behind his childhood forever.

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. Lyrical and powerfully evocative, this is an American literary treasure.

πŸ“œ SIMILAR VOLUMES

cover
A Boy's Own Story
✍ White, Edmund πŸ“‚ Fiction πŸ“… 1982 πŸ› Penguin 🌐 English βš– 196 KB

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 relent

cover
A Boy's Own Story
✍ White, Edmund πŸ“‚ Fiction πŸ“… 1982 πŸ› Penguin 🌐 English βš– 165 KB

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 relent

cover
A Boy's Own Story
✍ White, Edmund πŸ“‚ Fiction πŸ“… 1982 πŸ› Penguin 🌐 English βš– 193 KB

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 relent

cover
A Boy's Own Story
✍ White, Edmund πŸ“‚ Fiction πŸ› Open Road Media 🌐 English βš– 212 KB

**A groundbreaking novel about coming out from one of America's preeminent gay writers** Critically lauded upon its initial publication in 1982 for its pioneering depiction of homosexuality, *A Boy's Own Story* is a moving tale about coming-of-age in midcentury America. With searing clarity an

A Boy's Own Story
A Boy's Own Story
✍ Edmund White πŸ“‚ Fiction πŸ“… 1982 πŸ› Picador; Pan Macmillan 🌐 en-GB βš– 158 KB πŸ‘ 2 views

{ Sept 2021 - Verified ebook for complete book description, cover image, table of contents, separation of book (front/ back matter, parts, and chapters), and epub format error checking. } Paperback, 249 pages Published 1982 Picador Classic (2016) Introduction by: Alan Hollinghurst (2016) Aft

cover
A boy's own story: a novel
✍ Edmund White πŸ“‚ Fiction πŸ“… 2014 πŸ› Open Road Integrated Media 🌐 English βš– 201 KB πŸ‘ 2 views

**A groundbreaking novel about coming out from one of America’s preeminent gay writers** Critically lauded upon its initial publication in 1982 for its pioneering depiction of homosexuality,*A Boy’s Own Story* is a moving tale about coming-of-age in midcentury America. With searing clarity