Midnight Cowboy

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Overview

Joe Buck, naively charming Texan cowboy, seeks his fortune in the Big Apple, but encounters Ratso Rizzo, a sleazy, small-time con man with big dreams. Living on the fringe of society, these two outcasts develop an unlikely bond. This is the book on which the Academy Award-winning film was based.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0743239733
Publisher	Scribner
Publication date	August 1965
Language	English
Pages	260 pages

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About the Author

James Leo Herlihy

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.