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Name: A Boy's Own Story

Author: Edmund White
Year: 1982
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LGBT, Gay, Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

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ISBNs:
9780375707407
9780143114840
0375707409
0143114840

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.

This book is part of the "The Edmund Trilogy" series. Here are some other books from this series:

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First published in 1997
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"The Beautiful Room Is Empty"
First published in 1988
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