GORE VIDAL: FIVE EARLY NOVELS: The City and the Pillar, Julian, Williwaw, Messiah, The Judgement of Paris

This is a collection of five early novels by the great American writer Gore Vidal (1925-2012).
It is a stated first edition, published in 1979 for the British market (bought in the UK).

The books are

Williwaw--his first novel, published in 1946. It is a drama about war, maritime adventure and murder.

The City and the Pillar--his third novel, published in 1948. It is about a young man who comes of age and realizes that he's homosexual.

The Judgement of Paris--his 8th novel, published in 1952. Also a coming-of-age novel, about a young lawyer who spends a year in Europe.

Messiah--his 13th novel, published in 1954. This one is satirical and is about a new religion that replaces Christianity.

Julian--his 15th novel, published in 1964. This is a brilliant narrative novel about the Roman Emperor Flavius Julianus, or Julian the Apostate.

This book is 874 pages and weighs 3 lbs.

It is in superb condition. The spine is as you see it. The original owner put two bookplates at the front. The inside is perfect.

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