Didion, Joan

The White Album (FSG Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780374532079
author:: Didion, Joan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Farrar Straus Giroux
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 20.6 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Literature - Classics / Criticism
Condition:: New
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Joan Didion's The White Album is a seminal work of American reportage, examining the tumultuous 1960s through the lens of her own spiritual confusion. Spanning key events, figures, and trends of the era, including the Black Panthers and the shopping mall, Didion's essays offer a commanding and precise portrayal of mass culture. First published in 1979, The White Album has become a central text of American autobiography, defining the era's upheavals and aftermaths. With its commanding tone and linguistic precision, this book remains a significant work of American literature, offering a nuanced exploration of the era's complexities. Through her essays, Didion provides a thought-provoking and insightful look at the cultural landscape of the 1960s, one that continues to resonate with readers today.

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