Norman Mailer
An American Dream
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812986136
- author:
- Norman Mailer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 1.5 x 20.1 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Series,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A wild and unflinching novel that probes the darker corners of human nature. Published in 1965 to controversy, An American Dream is a searing portrayal of a man who commits a heinous crime, unleashing a maelstrom of violence and chaos upon his city. With unflinching realism, Norman Mailer strips away social norms to reveal a world of raw appetite and ruthless cruelty. This novel is a work of fierce concentration, with a pattern of remarkable imaginative coherence and intensity. It has been praised for its vivid portrayal of human desire and its exploration of the darker aspects of the American psyche. A powerful and thought-provoking read, An American Dream is a testament to Norman Mailer's fearless and innovative writing style. A writer of great talent and courage, Norman Mailer is widely regarded as one of the most important voices in American literature. This novel is a key work in his oeuvre, offering a profound and unsettling vision of human nature.
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