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A boy's own story / Edmund White

by Edmund White

Set in 1950s America, this novel follows a young boy's adolescence and the development of his sexual identity. It examines his relationships with family, peers, and teachers as he navigates the transition to adulthood.

Accession 25723 ISBN 0330281518 Publisher —
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