Last Exit to Brooklyn

Name: Last Exit to Brooklyn
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141195650
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By Hubert Selby Jr.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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In Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr., this gritty, raw tale delves into the lives of characters struggling on the margins of society in 1950s Brooklyn. The narrative paints a haunting picture of urban despair, exploring themes of violence, addiction, and desperation, while capturing the harsh realities and small moments of humanity within the turmoil.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate gritty, raw narratives that explore the darker sides of urban life in mid-20th century America. It's known for its unflinching portrayal of troubled characters and social issues, making it a compelling read for fans of intense and thought-provoking literature.

Last Exit to Brooklyn

A novel that tells the stories of New Yorkers who at every turn confront the worst excesses in human nature. It includes such creations as: Georgette, the transvestite who falls in love with a callous hoodlum; and Tralala, the conniving prostitute who plumbs the depths of sexual degradation.

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Selby Jr's controversial cult classic, new to Penguin Modern Classics.

Few novels have caused as much controversy as Hubert Selby Jr.'s notorious masterpiece. Described by various reviewers as hellish and obscene, it tells the stories of New Yorkers who at every turn confront the worst excesses in human nature. Yet there are moments of exquisite tenderness in these troubled lives.

Georgette, the transvestite who falls in love with a callous hoodlum; Tralala, the conniving prostitute who plumbs the depths of sexual degradation; and Harry, the strike leader who hides his true desires behind a boorish masculinity, are unforgettable creations.

Last Exit to Brooklyn was banned by British courts in 1967, a decision that was reversed the following year with the help of a number of writers including Anthony Burgess.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr. is highly regarded for its raw depiction of American society, placing him among the top American novelists. Critics praise the novel's urgent and intense storytelling, likening it to a harsh yet poetic transmission from the depths of urban struggle. Selby's use of language blends everyday slang and coarse speech with high poetic art, drawing comparisons to great American poets.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141195650

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Irvine Welsh

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 272

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Fiction General Fiction Hubert Selby Jr. Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Hubert Selby, Jr. was born in Brooklyn in 1928. At the age of 15, he dropped out of school and went to sea with the merchant marines. While at sea he was diagnosed with lung disease. With no other way to make a living, he decided to try writing- 'I knew the alphabet. Maybe I could be a writer.' In 1964 he completed his first book, Last Exit to Brooklyn, which has since become a cult classic. In 1966, it was the subject of an obscenity trial in the UK. His other books include The Room, The Demon, Requiem for a Dream, Song of the Silent Snow, The Willow Tree and Waiting Period. In 2000, Requiem for a Dream starred Jared Leto and Ellen Burstyn and was directed by Darren Aronofsky. Hubert Selby Jr died in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California in April 2004.