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Lincoln: Number 2 in series
Gore Vidal
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Description for Lincoln: Number 2 in series
Paperback. * The second novel in the chronology of Vidal's epic NARRATIVES OF EMPIRE, embodying the passage of American history. Series: Narratives of Empire. Num Pages: 736 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 47. Weight in Grams: 484.
In the hazardous fictional terrain of his historical novels, Gore Vidal is never especially kind to American history in general, or to its icons in particular. Yet in this brilliantly realised study of Abraham Lincoln, he paints a surprising and near-heroic picture of the man who led America through four of the most divisive and dangerous years of the nation's history. Observed alternately by his loved ones, his rivals and his future assassins, Lincoln at first appears as an inept and naïve backwoods lawyer. People in this novel are not averse to turning up, getting drunk, and regaling ... Read more
In the hazardous fictional terrain of his historical novels, Gore Vidal is never especially kind to American history in general, or to its icons in particular. Yet in this brilliantly realised study of Abraham Lincoln, he paints a surprising and near-heroic picture of the man who led America through four of the most divisive and dangerous years of the nation's history. Observed alternately by his loved ones, his rivals and his future assassins, Lincoln at first appears as an inept and naïve backwoods lawyer. People in this novel are not averse to turning up, getting drunk, and regaling ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Series
Narratives of Empire
Condition
New
Weight
502g
Number of Pages
736
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349105307
SKU
V9780349105307
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About Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was at the centre of literary and intellectual life for half a century and wrote 'The Narratives of a Golden Age' series as well as countless bestsellers. He died on 31st July 2012.
Reviews for Lincoln: Number 2 in series
An astonishing achievement, the greatest historical novel of our time
Allan Massie, THE SCOTSMAN
Reasoned, judicious, straightforward and utterly convincing ... an astonishing achievement
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Magnificent
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Allan Massie, THE SCOTSMAN
Reasoned, judicious, straightforward and utterly convincing ... an astonishing achievement
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Magnificent
Gabriel Garcia Marquez