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In a Yellow Wood

Gore Vidal

In a Yellow Wood

In a Yellow Wood

Gore Vidal

Psychology, War & Military, Fiction

In a Yellow Wood, written by Gore Vidal in the mid-20th century, follows Robert Holton, a World War II veteran adjusting to civilian life in New York City. As he navigates his job at a brokerage house, he grapples with memories of love and war, particularly when his past lover Carla reappears, forcing him to choose between societal expectations and the pursuit of personal freedom. The novel explores themes of identity, choice, and the stark contrast between the vibrant nightlife and the emptiness of daily life in post-war America.

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A novel written in the mid-20th century. The story primarily focuses on Robert Holton, a young man adjusting to civilian...

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By night the glittering world of Times Square, cinemas, clubs and the brittle, played-out demi-monde ...by day a wastela...

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