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Richly detailed exploration of pre-AIDS gay life.
The Swimming-Pool Library is a captivating novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of gay men prior to the AIDS epidemic. Alan Hollinghurst vividly depicts the glamorous world of young aristocrat William Beckwith, who revels in his freedom to explore his sexuality. In contrast, the elderly Lord Nantwich is a poignant reminder of a generation whose traditions and values are rapidly disappearing. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in LGBT history and culture.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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Richly detailed exploration of pre-AIDS gay life.
The Swimming-Pool Library is a captivating novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of gay men prior to the AIDS epidemic. Alan Hollinghurst vividly depicts the glamorous world of young aristocrat William Beckwith, who revels in his freedom to explore his sexuality. In contrast, the elderly Lord Nantwich is a poignant reminder of a generation whose traditions and values are rapidly disappearing. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in LGBT history and culture.
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