The Farewell Symphony
Edmund White's The Farewell Symphony (1997) is a gay fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in Paris and Midwest. It deals with gay men, Gay and gay authors.
16 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 12 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 504 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- ✦Lambda Literary Awards 1998 — Gay Fiction (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Farewell Symphony?
The Farewell Symphony was written by Edmund White and first published in 1997.
What genre is The Farewell Symphony?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.
How long is The Farewell Symphony?
The median edition has 504 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Farewell Symphony?
Readers who like it often enjoy Tricks, Faggots and The Lord Won't Mind.
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