Vidal, Gore, 1925-

Palimpsest : a memoir / Gore Vidal - New York : Random House , c1995. - 435 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

Vidal employs his characteristic wit and the gift for turning an elegant story in a candid memoir of the first 40 years of his life. His story comes complete with a difficult family, talented friends, and interesting enemies. The cast includes Tennessee Williams, the Kennedys, Eleanor Roosevelt, Truman Capote, Joanne Woodward, Jane and Paul Bowles, and Anais Nin, among others. B&w photos.

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Vidal, Gore, 1925-


Authors, American---20th century----Biography

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