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The Scarlet Professor
Newton Arvin: A Literary Life Shattered by Scandal (Stonewall Book Award Winner)
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The narrative explores the life of Newton Arvin, a distinguished scholar of American literature, whose academic contributions to authors like Hawthorne and Melville remain influential. His friendships with literary figures and mentorship of Truman Capote highlight his significant role in the literary community. However, as a social radical and closeted homosexual, he faced the challenges of McCarthyism. A pivotal moment occurs in 1960 when a police raid exposes his private life, leading to personal turmoil and the betrayal of friends, showcasing the complexities of his character and era.
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The Scarlet Professor, Barry Werth
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- 2002
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