DeLillo, Don

Cosmopolis

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ISBN 13:
9780330524933
author:
DeLillo, Don
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Picador
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
19.6 x 13 x 1.6 cm
Genre:
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£9.65

Description

Cosmopolis is a novel about a day in the life of Eric Packer, a wealthy asset manager. On a typical day in Manhattan, Eric's routine is disrupted by the city's gridlock, as the President, a rapper's funeral, and a protest in Times Square all converge. As he travels through the city in his limousine, Eric's bodyguards become increasingly concerned that he may be a target. This novel is a study in affectlessness, infused with deep cynicism and measured detachment. It is a harsh critique of the life-denying tendencies of capitalism and a brutal dissection of the American dream. Cosmopolis is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, one that challenges readers to confront the darker aspects of modern society. Through its unflinching portrayal of a world in crisis, Cosmopolis offers a searing indictment of the excesses of capitalism and the emptiness of modern life.

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