Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, ISBN 9780099518624

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Hailed as a masterpiece from the moment of its first publication, Revolutionary Road is the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful, and talented couple whose empty suburban life is held together by the dream that greatness is only just round the corner. With heartbreaking compassion and clarity, Richard Yates shows how Frank and April mortgage their hopes and ideals, betraying in the end not only each other, but their own best selves.

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About the Author: Richard Yates

Richard Yates (February 3, 1926 November 7, 1992) was an American novelist and short story writer. He was a chronicler of mid-20th century mainstream American life, often cited as artistically residing somewhere between J. D. Salinger and John Cheever.

Born in Yonkers, New York, Yates came from an unstable home. His parents divorced when he was three and much of his childhood was spent in many different towns and residences. Yates first became interested in journalism and writing while attending Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut. After leaving Avon, Yates joined the Army, serving in France and Germany during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Upon his return to New York he worked as a journalist, freelance ghost writer (briefly writing speeches for Attorney General Robert Kennedy) and publicity writer for Remington Rand Corporation. His career as a novelist began in 1961 with the publication of the widely heralded Revolutionary Road. He subsequently taught writing at Columbia University, the New School for Social Research,[ Boston University (where his papers are archived), at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, at Wichita State University, and at the University of Southern California Master of Professional Writing Program.

In 1962, he wrote the screenplay for a film adaptation of William Styron's Lie Down In Darkness. Twice divorced, Yates was the father of three daughters: Sharon, Monica and Gina. In 1992, he died of emphysema and complications from minor surgery in Birmingham, Alabama.

His daughter Monica once dated Seinfeld co-creator, Larry David and David's first meeting with the writer was the basis for "The Jacket" episode of Seinfeld's second season.

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Reviews of Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

It's called a cult classic for a reason
Reviewed by Kerryn, 11/12/2008

Incredibly real and disturbing novel which is a truly engaging read. A young married couple trying to live the American dream in Connecticut are not content in their existence. You find yourself able to relate to aspects of the various characters as they muddle through life in a failing marriage, make plans to move overseas, being stuck in an unfulfilling job, falling into extra-marital affairs, and dealing with loss and tragedy. Written over 4 decades ago yet you could easily believe it was written last year. I strongly recommend this novel and I can't wait to see it as a movie.

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