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The City and the Pillar, published in 1948, is Gore Vidal’s third novel. Set against the backdrop of 1940s New York, it chronicles a young man's coming of age as he learns of his own homosexuality. Vidal explores themes of identity, love, and societal expectations, offering a poignant look at gay relationships before the Stonewall era. The novel remains significant for its candid portrayal of male homosexuality in mid-twentieth‑century American fiction.
First publish date: 1948
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Gore Vidal
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