Robert Coover
The Public Burning
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802135278
- author:
- Robert Coover
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- GROVE Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 534
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Public Burning by Robert Coover is a provocative and influential novel that reimagines a pivotal moment in American history. In 1953, the execution of alleged atomic spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg sparked a national debate, and Coover's novel brings this event to life through a vast and eclectic cast of characters. The story unfolds in Times Square, where the Rosenbergs are put to death in a carnivalesque auto-da-fé, drawing in a diverse array of figures from politics, media, and popular culture. This thought-provoking novel explores the implications of Cold War America's ruthless "public burning" and its lasting impact on the nation.
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