Ross & Tom: Two American Tragedies

Ross & Tom: Two American Tragedies

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John Leggett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Simon & Schuster, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine and damage to some edges

Ross & Tom: Two American Tragedies chronicles the intertwined lives and ultimate downfalls of two prominent American literary figures, Ross Lockridge Jr. and Thomas Heggen. This compelling narrative uncovers the pressures and expectations that contributed to their tragic ends, presenting a poignant examination of the human cost of artistic ambition and societal demands. Leggett's insightful prose details the complexities of their personal struggles and professional challenges, illustrating how their individual paths converged in a shared fate. The work argues for a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped these men, offering a powerful commentary on the darker side of the American dream.

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Description

Author: John Leggett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Simon & Schuster, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine and damage to some edges

Ross & Tom: Two American Tragedies chronicles the intertwined lives and ultimate downfalls of two prominent American literary figures, Ross Lockridge Jr. and Thomas Heggen. This compelling narrative uncovers the pressures and expectations that contributed to their tragic ends, presenting a poignant examination of the human cost of artistic ambition and societal demands. Leggett's insightful prose details the complexities of their personal struggles and professional challenges, illustrating how their individual paths converged in a shared fate. The work argues for a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped these men, offering a powerful commentary on the darker side of the American dream.