The Gentleman Is Blue
The Gentleman Is Blue by Tal Atkins, published by iUniverse in December 2003, is a 144-page work written in English. This book presents the story of Alex, a wealthy young man grappling with his sexuality while attending a privileged Catholic high school in Louisiana. Through graphic, caustic humor and sharp wit, the narrative explores the complexities of adolescence, revealing the underlying turbulence among the students at St. Andrews High.
Readers will find a blend of dark humor and Southern storytelling as the book delves into themes of wealth, love, and discrimination. The narrative captures the essence of a coming-of-age tale, reflecting the challenges faced by young individuals in a society marked by fear and societal expectations. The Gentleman Is Blue offers a unique perspective on the struggles of youth, making it a notable addition to the genre of Southern fiction and juvenile fiction.
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“The atrocious crime of being a young man…I shall neither attempt to palliate nor deny.”
–William Pitt the Elder
Graphic, caustic, and humorous, The Gentleman Is Blue tells the story of Alex, a wealthy young man struggling with his sexuality at a privileged Catholic high school in Louisiana. Scathing wit and sarcastic jibes cannot conceal the turbulence brewing within this group of students at St. Andrews High. The Gentleman Is Blue is a taste of dark humor served Southern style.
Wealth, sexuality, love, discrimination, and fear shape this coming of age tale told in the grand tradition of the Southern novel.
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