Palimpsest A Memoir
Palimpsest A Memoir by Gore Vidal is a reflective exploration of the author’s first 39 years, published by Penguin in 1996. This first edition spans 435 pages and is presented in English. In this memoir, Vidal describes how memories evolve over time, sharing insights from his life as a novelist, dramatist, and critic, while also recounting his interactions with notable figures such as the Kennedys, Tennessee Williams, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences woven with meditations on writing, history, politics, and love. The memoir includes 91 photographs that complement Vidal’s narrative, offering a glimpse into the personal and cultural contexts that shaped his life. With themes rooted in biography and personal memoirs, this work provides an intimate look at the intersections of art and society through the lens of a prominent literary figure.
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Gore Vidal refers to this memoir of his first 39 years as a “palimpsest”, pointing out how remembrances are shaped and reshaped with time. From the vantage point of his villa on the Italian coast, Vidal tells of his life as a novelist and dramatist, politician and critic, and discusses the figures he has known, including the Kennedys, Tennessee Williams, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jack Kerouac, Amelia Earhart, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Woven throughout are meditations on writing, history, acting, politics, and love. 91 photos.
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