Johnny One-Eye: A Tale of the American Revolution
Johnny One-Eye is bringing about the rediscovery of one of the most singular and remarkable [careers] in American literature (Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World). In this picaresque tour de force that reanimates Revolutionary Manhattan through the story of double agent John Stocking, the bastard son of a whorehouse madam and possibly George Washington, Jerome Charyn has given us one of the most memorable historical novels in years. As Johnny seeks to unlock the mystery of his birth and grapples with his allegiances, he falls in love with Clara, a gorgeous, green-eyed octoroon, the most coveted harlot of Gertrude's house. The wild pa…
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- ISBN: 978-0-393-33395-4
- EAN: 9780393333954
- Produktnummer: 4051761
- Verlag: W W Norton & Co
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
- Seitenangabe: 479 S.
- Masse: H20.9 cm x B14.2 cm x D2.8 cm 363 g
- Gewicht: 363
Über den Autor
Jerome Charyn's stories have appeared in The Atlantic, Paris Review, American Scholar, Epoch, Narrative, Ellery Queen, and other magazines. His most recent novel is I Am Abraham. He lived for many years in Paris and currently resides in Manhattan.
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