Gore Vidal
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.
In a Yellow Wood
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.
By Gore Vidal
Messiah
In a world grappling with faith and truth, a man reflects on his past and unsettling omens of the future, causing readers to question the very fabric of reality.
By Gore Vidal
Williwaw: A Novel
Amidst the chaos of war and the challenges of the sea, a ship’s captain and his crew confront their inner demons and wrestle with the complexities of camaraderie.
By Gore Vidal