Discover books similar to "The Edmund Trilogy" series

Edmund White

A Boy's Own Story

This novel is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a young gay man growing up in the 1950s. It explores themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery, much like 'The Edmund Trilogy'. Fans of White's writing style and the introspective nature of his work will enjoy this book.

Gore Vidal

The City and the Pillar

This groundbreaking novel, published in 1948, follows the life of a young man named Jim as he navigates his sexuality and relationships in the post-World War II era. The book's themes of identity, desire, and societal expectations are similar to those in 'The Edmund Trilogy', making it a great choice for fans of White's work.

Larry Kramer

Faggots

Set in the 1970s New York City, this novel explores the lives and relationships of a group of gay men. The book deals with themes of love, sex, and identity, and it provides a unique perspective on the gay experience in America during that time. Fans of 'The Edmund Trilogy' will appreciate the candid and unapologetic portrayal of gay life in Kramer's work.

Michael Cunningham

The Hours

This novel interweaves the stories of three women, including Virginia Woolf, as they struggle with questions of identity, love, and the role of women in society. The book's themes of identity and self-discovery are similar to those in 'The Edmund Trilogy', making it a great choice for fans of White's work.

Alan Hollinghurst

The Line of Beauty

This novel, set in the 1980s, follows the life of a young gay man named Nick as he navigates his relationships and identity in the midst of the Thatcher era. The book deals with themes of identity, desire, and societal expectations, and it provides a unique perspective on the gay experience in England during that time. Fans of 'The Edmund Trilogy' will appreciate the candid and unapologetic portrayal of gay life in Hollinghurst's work.

James Baldwin

Another Country

This novel explores the lives and relationships of a group of artists, writers, and musicians in 1950s Greenwich Village. The book deals with themes of identity, race, and sexuality, and it provides a unique perspective on the experiences of marginalized communities during that time. Fans of 'The Edmund Trilogy' will appreciate the raw and emotional portrayal of the gay experience in Baldwin's work.

James Baldwin

Giovanni's Room

This novel tells the story of an American man named David who falls in love with an Italian bartender named Giovanni while living in Paris. The book deals with themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery, and it provides a unique perspective on the experiences of gay men during the 1950s. Fans of 'The Edmund Trilogy' will appreciate the candid and unapologetic portrayal of gay life in Baldwin's work.

Alan Hollinghurst

The Swimming-Pool Library

This novel, set in the 1980s, follows the life of a young gay man named William as he navigates his relationships and identity in the midst of the Thatcher era. The book deals with themes of identity, desire, and societal expectations, and it provides a unique perspective on the gay experience in England during that time. Fans of 'The Edmund Trilogy' will appreciate the candid and unapologetic portrayal of gay life in Hollinghurst's work.

Edmund White

The Beautiful Room Is Empty

This novel is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a young gay man growing up in the 1960s. It explores themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery, much like 'The Edmund Trilogy'. Fans of White's writing style and the introspective nature of his work will enjoy this book.