Myron (novel)
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| Author | Gore Vidal |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Released | 1974 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 244 pp (first edition hardcover) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-394-49477-6 |
| Preceded by | Myra Breckinridge |
- This article is about the book. For the Greek sculptor, see Myron.
Myron is the name of a 1974 novel by Gore Vidal. It was written as a sequel to his 1968 bestselling Myra Breckinridge. The novel was critically panned, poorly received by readers, and received barely any of the notice showered on its predecessor.
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Myra Breckinridge, the transsexual who terrorized Hollywood with dildo-rape and lesbianism, has transformed back into her former self, the literally and figuratively castrated Myron. One night, while watching the movie, "Siren of Babylon" on the late show, he is transported to the set of the 1948 film through the television. It's Myra's dream come true, and Myron's nightmare. Slowly, Myra starts creeping her way back into Myron's head, making connections with gay members of the community, to obtain dresses and wigs. She attempts to castrate a crew member, then tries to castrate herself. While Myron desperately searches for a way off the set, Myra wants to stay permanently.
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