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Stop-Time - by Frank Conroy (Paperback)

Name: Stop-Time - by Frank Conroy (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Publishing Group
SKU: 92763807
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First published in 1967, Stop-Time was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of modern American autobiography, a brilliant portrayal of one boy's passage from childhood to adolescence and beyond.
About the Author: Frank Conroy was born in 1936 and graduated from Haverford College in 1958.
288 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Literary Figures

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Book Synopsis

First published in 1967, Stop-Time was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of modern American autobiography, a brilliant portrayal of one boy's passage from childhood to adolescence and beyond. Here is Frank Conroy's wry, sad, beautiful tale of life on the road; of odd jobs and lost friendships, brutal schools and first loves; of a father's early death and a son's exhilarating escape into manhood.

About the Author

Frank Conroy was born in 1936 and graduated from Haverford College in 1958. He was director of the prestigious Writers' Workshop. Conroy wrote an autobiography Stop-Time, published in 1967, and his collection of stories, Midair, was published in 1985. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, Esquire, GQ, Harper's Magazine, and Partisan Review.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.19 Inches (H) x 4.64 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)

Weight: .43 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Literary Figures

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Format: Paperback

Author: Frank Conroy

Language: English

Street Date: February 24, 1977

TCIN: 92763807

UPC: 9780140044461

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-9522

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: When was Stop-Time first published?

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A: Stop-Time was first published in 1967 and has since been recognized as a modern classic.
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Q: Who is the author of Stop-Time?

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A: The author is Frank Conroy, who was also a director of the Writers' Workshop.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The book explores the transition from childhood to adolescence, highlighting personal experiences and emotional growth.
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Q: What notable experiences does the book recount?

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A: The book recounts experiences of odd jobs, lost friendships, and the journey into manhood.
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