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Pink Triangle: The Feuds and Private Lives of Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal, Truman Capote, and Famous Members of Their Entoura,Used
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One hot summer night in 1945, three young American writers, each an enfant terrible, came together in a stuffy Manhattan apartment for the first time. Each member of this pink triangle was on the dawn of world fameTennessee Williams for A Streetcar Named Desire; Gore Vidal for his notorious homosexual novel, The City and the Pillar; and Truman Capote for Other Voices, Other Rooms, a book that had been marketed with a photograph depicting Capote as a underaged sex object that caused as much controversy as the prose inside.Each of the three remained competitively and defiantly provocative throughout the course of his writing career. Initially hailed by critics as the darlings of the gods, each of them would, in time, be attacked for his contributions to film, the theater, and publishing. Some of their works would be widely reviewed as obscene rantings from perverted sociopaths.From that summer night emerged betrayals that eventually evolved into lawsuits, stolen lovers, public insults, and the most famous and flamboyant rivalries in Americas literary history. The private opinions of these authors about their celebrity acquaintances usually left scar tissue.Vidal became the most iconoclastic writer since Voltaire, needling and satirizing the sacred cows of his era and explosively describing subjects which included Americas gay founding fathers, the lesbian affairs of Eleanor Roosevelt, his own seduction of the Beat Generations spiritual leader and guru, Jack Kerouac. The book contains an overview of Vidals hot, then glacial, relationship with the fabled diarist Anas Nin, and the drawnout slugfests which followed.Capote became the mascot of the ultrafashionable jet set, surrounded and showcased by his glamorous swans. Eventually, Capote feuded not only with Vidal, but with The Queen of the BestSellers, Jacqueline Susann, publicly referring to her as a truck driver in drag. Capotes own struggles for bestsellerdom are depicted during the research of his alltime hit, In Cold Blood, wherein he falls hopelessly in love with one of its killers. The book contains details about his hosting of The Party of the Century, and his selfdestructive descent into isolation, alcohol, and drugs.Tennessee Williams, attacked for his incurable sense of decadence, became as notorious as his plays. His tumultuous private life is explored as never before in a portrait thats as poignant and flamboyant as any character he created, including that of Blanche DuBois. Did Tennessee really perform fellatio on JFK at his Palm Beach compound? Did Warren Beatty really have sex with him as a means of procuring his role as the gigolo in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone? What really happened when a thenunknown actor, Marlon Brando, arrived on Tennessees doorstep in Provincetown during World War II?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pink Triangle'? A: The book explores the feuds and private lives of three iconic American writers—Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal, and Truman Capote—during a pivotal time in their careers, highlighting their rivalries and relationships.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pink Triangle'? A: The author of 'Pink Triangle' is Darwin Porter, who is known for his in-depth biographies and literary critiques.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pink Triangle' have? A: The book contains 700 pages, providing a comprehensive look into the lives of its subjects.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Pink Triangle' published? A: The book was published on February 7, 2014.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, 'Pink Triangle' is an illustrated edition, which includes visuals that complement the narrative.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of Darwin Porter? A: Darwin Porter's writing style is characterized by detailed storytelling, rich context, and a focus on the personal lives of his subjects, often blending biography with literary analysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in literary history? A: Yes, 'Pink Triangle' is ideal for readers interested in literary history, as it delves into the dynamics of famous writers and their impact on American culture.
- Q: Are there any controversial topics discussed in the book? A: The book addresses various controversial topics, including the personal lives and sexual orientations of its subjects, as well as their public feuds and rivalries.