"In a Yellow Wood" by Gore Vidal is a story set in post-war America, following Robert Holton, a young veteran trying to find his place. Working at a brokerage house, Robert struggles with feelings of alienation and questions his purpose as he navigates relationships with Marjorie, a waitress who likes him, and Caroline, a co-worker. The narrative explores societal expectations and Robert's search for meaning, capturing his daily life and inner reflections as he deals with troubling dreams and a sense of disconnect in bustling New York City that set the scene for complex character growth and emotional discoveries.
In a Yellow Wood
By Gore Vidal
A young veteran grapples with identity and purpose amidst the backdrop of post-war America, as he navigates love and societal pressures in his search for fulfillment.
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About the AuthorEugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer and public intellectual known for his acerbic epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Vidal was heavily involved in politics, and unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the United States House of Representatives, and later in 1982 to the United States Senate.
Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer and public intellectual known for his acerbic epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Vidal was heavily involved in politics, and unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the United States House of Representatives, and later in 1982 to the United States Senate.
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