David Wootton
David Wootton is Anniversary Professor of History, University of York.
David Wootton is Anniversary Professor of History, University of York. See less
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David Wootton book reviews
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Black Friday: And Other Stories
David Goodis Outside The Library Of America
At the time of his death, David Goodis' (1917 -- 1967) novels all were out of print, and the author seemed destined for oblivion. But Goodis had a small following as some of his works gradually ... Read More
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The Moon in the Gutter
Vernon Street
David Goodis ( 1917 -- 1967) lived and worked in Hollywood before returning to his hometown of Philadelphia in 1950. When he returned, he lived in a room in his parents' home and published pulp ... Read More
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Of Tender Sin
A Shattered Dream
"It began with a shattered dream." The opening sentence of David Goodis' novel "Of Tender Sin" (1952) introduces a noir story of sin, guilt, jealousy, and rage. The book is one of the pulp paperback ... Read More
