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The Swimming-Pool Library

The Swimming-Pool Library

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by Alan Hollinghurst
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A literary sensation and bestseller both in England and America, The Swimming-Pool Library is an enthralling, darkly erotic novel of homosexuality before the scourge of AIDS; an elegy, possessed of chilling clarity, for ways of life that can no longer be lived with impunity. "Impeccably composed and meticulously particular in its observation of everything" (Harpers & Queen), it focuses on the friendship of two men: William Beckwith, a young gay aristocrat who leads a life of privilege and promiscuity, and the elderly Lord Nantwich, an old Africa hand, searching for someone to write his biography and inherit his traditions.

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ISBN13: 9780679722564
ISBN10: 0679722564
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Year: 1989
Format: Paperback

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    Explores forbidden pleasures and timeless friendships,

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    The Swimming-Pool Library offers a captivating glimpse into a world of complex relationships and hidden desires. Its sharp, insightful narrative and rich character development make it a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring themes of friendship, sexuality, and history with finesse. If you're drawn to elegant storytelling with a touch of dark introspection, you might find this novel an unforgettable experience.
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