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424 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1981
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Gordon Merrick
20 books94 followersSon of a stockbroker, Merrick studied French Literature at Princeton before becoming an actor on Broadway. Prior to WWII he landed a role in Kaufman & Hart's The Man Who Came to Dinner and even became Hart's lover for a time. Due to a hearing problem he had a draft deferrment but served in the O.S.S. rising to the rank of Captain for his service in France. His first novel, The Strumpet Wind (1947), told of an American spy in France during WWII. "I have not imagined the world in which these people lived," he wrote.
Besides appearing on Broadway, he worked as a reporter on many newspapers. He also contributed book reviews and articles to The New Republic, Ikonos and other periodicals. In all, Merrick wrote 13 books, but it was his specialized novels that dealt with gay issues which became best-sellers. Merrick's works are rarely included in anthologies, and few discussions of American gay authors mention him. Some dismiss Merrick because of his obvious romanticism; others do so because he sprinkles explicit sex scenes in these later novels.
Merrick examines the likelihood of self-actualization, identity politics and the role that power plays in relationships. He rejected socially-imposed roles and labels, insisting that each gay person question the assumptions underlying their life. Gordon Merrick broke new ground that has only recently become fertile. Deeper probing into Merrick's works will undoubtedly yield richer understandings of the complex social dynamics that construct networks of control over human sexuality.
Besides appearing on Broadway, he worked as a reporter on many newspapers. He also contributed book reviews and articles to The New Republic, Ikonos and other periodicals. In all, Merrick wrote 13 books, but it was his specialized novels that dealt with gay issues which became best-sellers. Merrick's works are rarely included in anthologies, and few discussions of American gay authors mention him. Some dismiss Merrick because of his obvious romanticism; others do so because he sprinkles explicit sex scenes in these later novels.
Merrick examines the likelihood of self-actualization, identity politics and the role that power plays in relationships. He rejected socially-imposed roles and labels, insisting that each gay person question the assumptions underlying their life. Gordon Merrick broke new ground that has only recently become fertile. Deeper probing into Merrick's works will undoubtedly yield richer understandings of the complex social dynamics that construct networks of control over human sexuality.
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July 27, 2021
Gordon Merrick write sexy gay fantasies and comedies of manners usually dealing with the rich, the beautiful and the privileged. This book was true to his style.. people fall in love instantly, have oversized anatomies and usually act based on their carnal needs. It is a winking world that never borders on reality but creates a exclusive gay dream world. His books are pure escapist and totally enjoyable. This is the 6th month I’ve read. If you are a big fan, Gerry, the main character also appears in “An Idol Like No Other” although his name there is Jerry!
February 25, 2022
Loved it.
Love most of Gordon Merrick's work, it's sexy and a lot of fun.
The title of this one is classic, it's one of my favorite lines.
Goodness knows when I read it originally; published in 1981 would mean Atlanta, 5th printing could mean Los Angeles. You know what, the date(s) are probably in my journals. Good luck finding this!
Love most of Gordon Merrick's work, it's sexy and a lot of fun.
The title of this one is classic, it's one of my favorite lines.
Goodness knows when I read it originally; published in 1981 would mean Atlanta, 5th printing could mean Los Angeles. You know what, the date(s) are probably in my journals. Good luck finding this!
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