Vidal's novels fell into two distinct camps: social and historical. Additionally he was known for his well publicized spats with such figures as Norman Mailer, William F. In addition to this, he characterised the United States as a decaying empire from the 1980s onwards.

Through his essays and media appearances, Vidal was a long time critic of American foreign policy. As well known for his essays as his novels, Vidal wrote for The Nation, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The New York Review of Books and Esquire. Vidal ran for political office twice and was a longtime political critic. Vidal came from a distinguished political lineage his grandfather was the senator Thomas Gore, and he later became a relation (through marriage) to Jacqueline Kennedy. He was also known for his patrician manner, Transatlantic accent, and witty aphorisms. In addition to this, he char Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer known for his essays, novels, screenplays, and Broadway plays.

Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer known for his essays, novels, screenplays, and Broadway plays.

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