DeLillo, Don
Mao II (Picador Collection)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529092110
- author:
- DeLillo, Don
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Mao II is a novel by Don DeLillo that explores the intersection of words and images in a world of political violence. When Bill Gray, a famous novelist, becomes embroiled in an event staged to force the release of a poet hostage, his life is forever changed.
As Bill navigates this treacherous landscape, he finds himself stranded alongside two people: his brilliant but fixated assistant Scott, and the young woman who is also Scott's lover. The novel delves into the power dynamics at play in this complex situation, raising questions about the influence of the individual within a culture dominated by bomb-makers and gunmen.
Part of the Picador Collection, Mao II offers a thought-provoking exploration of the role of the novelist in shaping our understanding of the world. With its unique blend of psychological insight and philosophical inquiry, this novel is sure to appeal to readers interested in literary fiction and contemporary themes.
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