City of Night

Name: City of Night
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788166713
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By John Rechy

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Summary

City of Night by John Rechy is a groundbreaking novel capturing the vivid, gritty underbelly of urban America through the eyes of a young male hustler. As he travels through cities like New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans, his encounters reveal a world teeming with both despair and fleeting moments of human connection, delving deeply into themes of identity, sexuality, and survival. Rechy's narrative is both poignant and raw, offering a unique exploration of life on society's fringes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to vivid narratives that delve into the underbelly of urban life. This novel explores themes of identity and marginalisation, set against the backdrop of various American cities at night. Its candid storytelling provides an immersive experience into the lives of those on the fringes of society.

The taboo-busting 1960s classic that gave voice to a hidden subculture.

The taboo-busting 1960s classic that gave voice to a hidden subculture

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City of Night is bold and inventive in style, a groundbreaking 1960s novel about male prostitution. Rechy is unflinching in his portrayal of one hustling 'youngman' and his search for self-knowledge among the other denizens of his neon-lit world. As the narrator moves from Texas to Times Square and then on to the French Quarter of New Orleans, Rechy delivers a portrait of the edges of America that has lost none of its power.

On his travels, the nameless narrator meets a collection of unforgettable characters, from vice cops to guilt-ridden married men eaten up by desire, to Lance O'Hara, once Hollywood's biggest star. Rechy describes this world with candour and understanding in a prose that is highly personal and vividly descriptive.

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City of Night by John Rechy is widely acclaimed for its raw and candid exploration of gay life in 1960s America. Praised for its original and passionate tone, the novel provides an unvarnished look into the subculture with a language that resonates with authenticity and energy. Reviewers highlight its groundbreaking nature and lasting impact, applauding the novel's ability to confront taboo subjects with clarity and courage.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788166713

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main - Classic Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 148.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 400.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 480

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Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction John Rechy Literary Fiction

About the Author

John Rechy is the author of seventeen books, including City of Night, Numbers, Rushes and The Coming of the Night. He has received many awards, including PEN Center USA's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lifetime-Recognition Award from the University of California at Riverside. He lives in Los Angeles.