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Gore Vidal - United States: Essays, 1952-1992 Books

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Gore Vidal - United States: Essays, 1952-1992 Books
 

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A new paperback edition of the National Book Award-winning collection includes Gore Vidal's most noted essays on post-war America and its intellectual and political life during a time of upheaval, and provides insight into his humorous and uncompromising beliefs.
 

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Politics, sex, Caesar, Kennedy, and everything in between

Date of Review:  Jun 3, 2004
The Bottom Line: Buy this book and read it. Now. Even if you don't like the essays, you can use it to prop open doors.
Review: I've always had a guilty pleasure for the work of snarky social commentators - and yeah, I'd say Gore Vidal is definitely in this genre. Others I like include Martin Amis and Truman Capote - but for his experience and breadth of knowledge, Vidal...
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Recommended to buy: Yes

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A brilliant collection
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Awards 1993 National Book Award
 
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