John O'Hara Libri

John O'Hara's storytelling captures the essence of diverse settings, from New York City to small-town Pennsylvania, with a focus on the raw realities of human experience. His unflinching portrayal of themes like sex, drinking, and social class reflects a groundbreaking honesty that resonated with contemporaries such as Hemingway and Parker. This extensive collection of sixty stories, curated by Charles McGrath, showcases O'Hara's masterful dialogue and enduring influence on American literature, particularly in the realm of short fiction.

The collection features four novels that delve into the hedonistic and status-driven lives of characters during the Jazz Age in America. With a focus on candid explorations of sexuality and the relentless quest for pleasure, these narratives present a vivid portrayal of the era's societal dynamics and personal ambitions, showcasing the author's sharp insights into human desires and the complexities of modern life.

The National Book Award–winning novel by the writer whom Fran Lebowitz called “the real F. Scott Fitzgerald” Joe Chapin led a storybook life. A successful small-town lawyer with a beautiful wife, two over-achieving children, and aspirations to be president, he seemed to have it all. But as his daughter looks back on his life, a different man emerges: one in conflict with his ambitious and shrewish wife, terrified that the misdeeds of his children will dash his political dreams, and in love with a model half his age. With black wit and penetrating insight, Ten North Frederick stands with Richard Yates’ Revolutionary Road, Evan S. Connell’s Mr. Bridge and Mrs. Bridge, the stories of John Cheever, and Mad Men as a brilliant portrait of the personal and political hypocrisy of mid-century America. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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The collection features the New York stories of John O'Hara, celebrated as one of the finest short story writers. Through his vivid narratives, O'Hara captures the essence of life in New York, exploring complex characters and their interactions within the city's vibrant landscape. This anthology showcases his mastery of storytelling, offering readers a unique glimpse into the social dynamics and intricacies of urban life.

The story follows Richard Hubert ("Hubie") Ward, a cunning young actor who navigates the treacherous waters of Hollywood with charm and deceit. At just twenty-five, his ambition leads him to success, but his façade of respectability begins to crumble as he resorts to blackmail and infidelity, including an affair with a studio head's wife. Hubie's relentless pursuit of fame reveals the darker side of his character, showcasing the self-destructive tendencies that accompany his rise in the entertainment industry.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary alongside Frank Sinatra's centennial, this edition of a Jazz Age classic offers a unique blend of literary and musical heritage. It not only highlights the story that inspired Sinatra's iconic film and a successful Broadway musical but also includes the libretto and lyrics from the musical, enriching the reader's experience of this beloved tale.

"A bestseller upon its publication in 1935, BUtterfield 8 was inspired by a news account of the discovery of the body of a beautiful young woman washed up on a Long Island beach. Was it an accident, a murder, a suicide? The circumstances of her death were never resolved, but O'Hara seized upon the tragedy to imagine the woman's down-and-out life in New York City in the early 1930s."--Page 4 of cover.