Mao II by Don DeLillo
"Mao II" is a novel that explores the life of a reclusive novelist who hasn't been seen in public for many years. The protagonist is drawn out of his seclusion when he becomes involved in an international crisis involving a hostage situation in Beirut. The book delves into themes of terrorism, mass culture, and the power of the written word, while examining the relationship between the individual artist and the collective society.
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- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-256
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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