The city and the pillar
Book • 1948
Gore Vidal's "The City and the Pillar" is a groundbreaking novel for its time, featuring an openly gay protagonist in a period when such representation was rare.
The novel explores themes of sexuality, identity, and social acceptance, challenging prevailing norms and taboos.
Vidal's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth and unflinching portrayal of human relationships.
The novel's exploration of complex emotional dynamics and its unflinching portrayal of societal prejudice make it a significant work of literature.
The book's impact on the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in literature is undeniable.
The novel explores themes of sexuality, identity, and social acceptance, challenging prevailing norms and taboos.
Vidal's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth and unflinching portrayal of human relationships.
The novel's exploration of complex emotional dynamics and its unflinching portrayal of societal prejudice make it a significant work of literature.
The book's impact on the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in literature is undeniable.
