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| Author | Leonard Gardner |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Sports novel Tragedy[1] |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus & Giroux |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 183 pp (Hardback first edition) |
Fat City is a novel by Leonard Gardner published in 1969.[2] It is his only novel. Its prestige has grown since its publication, due to critical acclaim from Joan Didion and Walker Percy, among others. Denis Johnson cites it as a major influence on his writing.[3][4] The book is widely considered a classic of boxing fiction.
- ^ Meehan, Ryan (4 September 2009). "The Frontiers of American Tragedy". Thecrimson.com.
- ^ Lezard, Nicholas (January 24, 2017). "Fat City by Leonard Gardner review – packs a powerful punch". The Guardian.
- ^ Bell, Matt (2015-10-23). "Influence Looming". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- ^ Johnson, Denis (1996-09-30). "Personal Best: Fat City". Salon. Retrieved 2021-09-08.