Death of a cynic The death Gore Vidal | 19252012 Novelist never shied from controversy Farewell to the everlasting gadfly Celebrated Literary Figure Dies celebrated author playwright dies Elegant dissenter connoisseur US decline Author Commentator and Politician leaves behind book titled 'Duluth ' his 'fantasy city' at 86 Meetings with were 'memorable says Hank Meijer Vidal's criticism commentary coupled patrician bearing iconoclastic

Gore Vidal and Revisionism Gore Vidal's "American Chronicle" series proved that the public would not rise up in indignation and smite any author who dared to question the motives and the wisdom of even the most venerated American presidents. They proved that there was, in fact, a substantial market for just such skepticism about the glorious American past. To the Gore of the matter Though best known for his novels and essays, Gore Vidal, who died this week at 86, had a decent run on Broadway. Between 1957 and 1972, he wrote five plays, including two hits, "A Visit to a Small Planet" (1957) and "The Best Man" (1960), a fine revival of which... Gore Vidal's reading list for America The author's recommendations were as brilliant and eccentric as he was Gore Vidal, celebrated author, playwright, dies tall, handsome and composed — and an authoritative baritone ideal for summoning an aide or courtier. George Kerevan: The surrogate politician who talked the talk Gore Vidal originally aspired to political power, yet in his role as commentator he delivered a powerful message, writes George Kerevan Gore Vidal: The Virgil of American populism Despite being known as a man of the left, Vidal represented a populist backlash against mid-century liberalism Gore Vidal's 8 Most Shocking Opinions Gore Vidal has passed on, but the profilic author and essayist leaves behind a treasure trove of witticisms and button-pushing commentary. His unflinching assessment of culture and politics was brutal, honest, and typically provocative. British author Martin Amis once said, "Even his blind spots are illuminating." Gore Vidal: Analog troll The kitchen-sink correction that ran with the obituary for Gore Vidal in The New York Times may be the best commentary yet on the life of Vidal, the larger-than-life writer and TV personality, who died on July 31 at 86. gore-vidal-1974.jpg He was among the last generation of literary writers who were also genuine celebrities Gore Vidal as writer-provocateur, elitist and populist To him, the world was both subject and spectacle. Yet he remained, always, an author difficult to categorize. Appreciation: To him, the world was both subject and spectacle. Yet he remained, always, an author difficult to categorize.
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