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In The Swim: A Story Of Currents And Under-Currents In Gayest New York

In The Swim: A Story Of Currents And Under-Currents In Gayest New York

Savage, Richard

Paperback

Science FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 9371774037
ISBN13: 9789371774031
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dive into the electric heart of gay New York a vivid, restored classic that maps the bright surface and shadowed depths of urban life in turn-of-the-century Manhattan. In The Swim by Richard Savage follows a circle of spirited characters navigating love, ambition, temptation, and loyalty amid the bustling currents and under-currents of 19th century New York. Equal parts social comedy and intimate drama, the novel captures New York City currents, the glittering nightlife, and the whispered societal undercurrents that shaped relationships and reputations. Readers encounter sharp portraits of gay culture history, candid explorations of romance and friendship, and a layered portrayal of New York social dynamics that resonates with modern conversations about identity and community. Historically significant and surprisingly modern in tone, this work stands at the crossroads of historical fiction and LGBTQ+ literature. Once out of print for decades, Alpha Editions presents a lovingly restored edition that preserves the author s voice while making the text accessible to today s readers. This is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, reborn for today s and future generations interested in classic gay literature, LGBTQ+ historical fiction, and urban life stories. Perfect for casual readers discovering gay New York narratives and for collectors of rare LGBTQ+ works, In The Swim is a rare window into the past that still speaks to the present.

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