Gore Vidal
Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was a towering figure in American literature, born in 1925 in New York.
Known for his cynical humor, patrician manner, and caustic wit, he produced novels, essays, plays, and screenplays across decades.
His work spanned historical fiction, satire, and political commentary, with notable titles including Myra Breckinridge, Julian, Burr, and Lincoln.
A lifelong political critic and isolationist Democrat, he ran twice for office and frequently criticized American foreign policy.
Descended from political royalty, he was the last of his generation of WWII veteran writers.
He died in July 2012, aged 86.
