{"product_id":"9780143114840","title":"A Boy's Own Story: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1982 as the first of Edmund White's trilogy of autobiographical novels, \u003ci\u003eA Boy's Own Story\u003c\/i\u003e became an instant classic for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality. The book's unnamed narrator, growing up during the 1950s, is beset by aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless mocking from his peers, compelling him to seek out works of art and literature as solace-and to uncover new relationships in the struggle to embrace his own sexuality. Lyrical and poignant, with powerful evocations of shame and yearning, this is an American literary treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022236303600,"sku":"9780143114840","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780143114840_p0.jpg?v=1769911849","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780143114840","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}