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City of night

by John Rechy

First published in 1963, this novel chronicles a young male hustler's journey through the underground subcultures of mid-century America. The narrative explores themes of identity and survival as the protagonist moves between various urban centres, from El Paso to New York.

Accession 33848 ISBN 9781788166713 Publisher Serpent's Tail
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