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The Demon is the third novel by Hubert Selby, Jr., first published in 1976.[1]
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Author | Hubert Selby, Jr. |
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Language | English |
Genre | Psychological fiction |
Publisher | Playboy Press |
Publication date | 1976 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
Pages | 312 |
Preceded by | The Room |
Followed by | Requiem for a Dream |
Overview
editThe story of Harry White, a man haunted by lust and an insane need for sin and retribution.
Influence
editIt was Andy Kaufman’s favorite book and he said of it, “That’s my mind in a nutshell.“[2]
References
edit- ^ "Author Hubert Selby Jr dies at 75". BBC. 2004.
- ^ Julie Hecht, “Was This Man a Genius? A year with Andy Kaufman, the consummate straight man.” The New Yorker, November 22, 1999.[1]