by Edmund White · Vintage · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099768012
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In 'The Farewell Symphony', Edmund White concludes his autobiographical trilogy with a poignant story about loss, memory, and the search for meaning. The protagonist, after the death of his lover, embarks on an introspective journey that takes him from the vibrant clubs of New York to the refined salons of Paris and the familiar landscapes of the American Midwest. Through memories and encounters, he explores friendship, love, and personal transformation, offering a panoramic view of gay life in the last three decades. With elegant prose and insightful social observations, White weaves a narrative that is both funny and deeply moving.
Edmund Valentine White III was an American novelist, memoirist, playwright, biographer and essayist. A pioneering figure in LGBTQ and especially gay literature after the Stonewall riots, he wrote with rare candor about gay identity, relationships, and sex. His work emerged as part of an increasingly solidified and visible LGBTQ community, helping to reshape public narratives at a time when coming out was still a dangerous, even radical act. His writing, noted for intimate depth and literary elegance, includes the semi-autobiographical trilogy A Boy's Own Story (1982), The Beautiful Room Is Empty (1988), and The Farewell Symphony (1997). He also co-authored The Joy of Gay Sex (1977), promoting sex-positive discourse.
