Pafko At The Wall by Don DeLillo
Set against the backdrop of a historic baseball game in 1951, this novella captures the essence of post-war America through the lens of a single, iconic moment. As the game unfolds, the narrative weaves together the lives of various characters, from a young boy witnessing the event to a journalist covering the game, each representing different facets of society. The story explores themes of nostalgia, the intersection of personal and public history, and the fleeting nature of fame, all while encapsulating the cultural and emotional landscape of the era.
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- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-60
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Underworld (as part of the novel)
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