The Romance of American Communism
By Vivian Gornick
Published: 1977
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Vivian Gornick
Vivian Gornick is an acclaimed American author and essayist known for her incisive explorations of personal and social identity. Born on June 14, 1935, in the Bronx, New York City, Gornick's significant works include 'Fierce Attachments' (1987), a memoir reflecting on her complex relationship with her mother, and 'The Odd Woman and the City' (2015), a poignant reflection on urban solitude and the nature of friendship. Her writing is characterized by its blend of memoir and critical observation, often infused with a fierce feminist perspective. Gornick's keen insights into the human condition and her engaging prose have established her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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- Authors
- Vivian Gornick
- Published
- January 1977
- Publisher
- N/A
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- Language
- English
- Pages
- 265
- Genres
- Political IdeologiesPolitics and Current Affairs
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