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The judgment of Paris

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  • 1952 first published
  • 343 pages
  • 17 editions
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Published in 1952, The judgment of Paris is a gay fiction and mythic fiction novel by Gore Vidal. The story is set in Europe. Key subjects include americans, upper class, Greek Mythology and Rome.

8 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions.

It runs to roughly 343 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Americans in fiction
  • Americans
  • Upper class in fiction
  • Upper class
  • Greek Mythology
  • Paris, France
  • Rome
  • Gay men

Quick answers

Who wrote The judgment of Paris?

The judgment of Paris was written by Gore Vidal and first published in 1952.

What genre is The judgment of Paris?

It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction and Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is The judgment of Paris?

The median edition has 343 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The judgment of Paris?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket, Down There on a Visit and Giovanni's Room.

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