Palimpsest: A Memoir

Palimpsest: A Memoir

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Author: Gore Vidal
Binding: Paperback
Published: Random House, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some wear and creasing to outside cover; tanning of spine and edges of inside pages; in otherwise good condition

Palimpsest: A Memoir chronicles the extraordinary life of Gore Vidal, presenting a candid and often provocative look at his experiences, relationships, and the cultural landscape he inhabited. This insightful autobiography uncovers the layers of a complex personality, illustrating his encounters with influential figures and his incisive commentary on American society. Vidal's distinctive voice permeates every page, offering readers a witty and unvarnished perspective on a life lived at the center of power and literature. The narrative details his formative years and later triumphs, arguing for a unique understanding of 20th-century history through a personal lens. It is a compelling self-portrait from one of America's most brilliant and controversial literary figures.

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Description

Author: Gore Vidal
Binding: Paperback
Published: Random House, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some wear and creasing to outside cover; tanning of spine and edges of inside pages; in otherwise good condition

Palimpsest: A Memoir chronicles the extraordinary life of Gore Vidal, presenting a candid and often provocative look at his experiences, relationships, and the cultural landscape he inhabited. This insightful autobiography uncovers the layers of a complex personality, illustrating his encounters with influential figures and his incisive commentary on American society. Vidal's distinctive voice permeates every page, offering readers a witty and unvarnished perspective on a life lived at the center of power and literature. The narrative details his formative years and later triumphs, arguing for a unique understanding of 20th-century history through a personal lens. It is a compelling self-portrait from one of America's most brilliant and controversial literary figures.