John O'Hara
Born in Pottsville in 1905, John O'Hara is the author
of numerous novels and short stories written from the 1930's through the
1960's. Many works are quite critically acclaimed and highly regarded in
American Literature.
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The Art of Burning Bridges: A Life of John O'Hara
A new biography of the coal region's most acclaimed author. Widely reviewed
in the national press, this bio of John O'Hara exposes the nasty side
of one of the 20th century's most gifted writers. Alcohol, bitterness, and
an upper-crust attitude characterize a man who was respected by many but
liked by few.
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Appointment in Samarra
"Appointment in Samarra" tells a story of class and social
restraints in Gibbsville, PA (a town obviously based on Pottsville)
during the 1920's. Coal region old-timers will tell you that when this
book first came out it was quite scandalous, particularly because of the thinly
disguised references to real people and places of the time.
Ernest Hemingway said 'If you want to read a book by a
man who knows exactly what he is writing about and has written it marvellously
well, read Appointment in Samarra'.
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Butterfield 8
"Butterfield 8" was made into a movie starring Elizabeth Taylor.
Ms. Taylor won an Academy Award for her performance as an aimless young
woman in New York City in the 1920's.
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From the Terrace
A wealthy Pennsylvania boy who goes
to New York and marries into even more money. After his marriage begins
to collapse, he returns to his hometown (think Pottsville!) and finds a
new romance. Made into a movie starring Paul Newman.
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The Big Laugh : Novel
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The Novellas of John O'Hara
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A Rage to Live
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