Description
After inheriting a vast collection of his father's unpublished pornography, acclaimed author Chris Offutt embarks on a profound journey to understand a complex and often distant paternal relationship. His father, once dubbed the "king of twentieth century smut," began writing erotica as a means to support his family, a career that unexpectedly flourished during the commercial peak of erotic novels in the 1970s and '80s. Through carefully observed prose, Offutt navigates the legacy of his father's controversial work, exploring themes of identity, family secrets, and the enduring power of literature, even in its most unconventional forms. This beautifully written memoir grapples with the man behind the pseudonym, revealing how absence can sometimes bring the clearest understanding.
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paperback
Atria Books
Published Jan 1, 2016
272 pages
ISBN: 9781501112485
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
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