John Rechy
City of Night
City of Night
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ExcellentCity of Night is a groundbreaking 1960s novel by William Rechy that portrays the lives of male prostitutes in a neon-lit world. The narrator travels from Texas to Times Square and the French Quarter of New Orleans, meeting a collection of unforgettable characters. Rechy's prose is candid and descriptive, delivering a powerful portrait of the edges of America.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2021
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
City of Night, a groundbreaking 1960s novel, delves into the world of male prostitution with boldness and inventiveness. Author Richard Rechy paints a raw and unflinching portrait of a hustling young man navigating his way through the neon-lit world. Through the narrator's journey from Texas to Times Square and then to the French Quarter of New Orleans, Rechy offers a captivating portrayal of the margins of America, capturing the essence of a society that has lost none of its power. Along the way, the narrator encounters a diverse range of unforgettable characters, including vice cops, guilt-ridden married men consumed by desire, and Lance O Hara, once Hollywood's biggest star. Rechy's prose is highly personal and vividly descriptive, providing a deep insight into this world.
City of Night, a groundbreaking 1960s novel, delves into the world of male prostitution with boldness and inventiveness. Author Richard Rechy paints a raw and unflinching portrait of a hustling young man navigating his way through the neon-lit world. Through the narrator's journey from Texas to Times Square and then to the French Quarter of New Orleans, Rechy offers a captivating portrayal of the margins of America, capturing the essence of a society that has lost none of its power. Along the way, the narrator encounters a diverse range of unforgettable characters, including vice cops, guilt-ridden married men consumed by desire, and Lance O Hara, once Hollywood's biggest star. Rechy's prose is highly personal and vividly descriptive, providing a deep insight into this world.
Weight: 386g
Dimension: 137 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788166713
Edition number: Main - Classic Edition
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