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Set against the backdrop of the ambitious 1980s, the story follows nineteen-year-old Martin Bauman, a talented yet insecure aspiring writer navigating the complexities of literary success and personal identity. Under the mentorship of the influential Stanley Flint, Martin grapples with his dual aspirations: to achieve literary recognition and to embrace his sexuality. The novel intricately explores the interplay between ambition, creativity, and the societal pressures of the era.
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Martin Bauman; Or, a Sure Thing, David Leavitt
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- Released
- 2001
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Leavitt
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780618154517
- Series
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the ambitious 1980s, the story follows nineteen-year-old Martin Bauman, a talented yet insecure aspiring writer navigating the complexities of literary success and personal identity. Under the mentorship of the influential Stanley Flint, Martin grapples with his dual aspirations: to achieve literary recognition and to embrace his sexuality. The novel intricately explores the interplay between ambition, creativity, and the societal pressures of the era.