“Chicago was a town where nobody could forget how the money was made. It was picked up from floors still slippery with blood.”
Quote by Norman Mailer
Work
Miami and the Siege of Chicago: An Informal History of the Republican and Democratic Conventions of 1968
This book provides a detailed account of the tumultuous political events that unfolded during the Republican and Democratic conventions of 1968, exploring the broader social and political context of the era. more
Author
Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, and essayist renowned for his daring and innovative writing. His works frequently examined the human condition, focusing on the roles of power and violence in society. Mailer's most celebrated novel, 'The Naked and the Dead', was published in 1948 and is regarded as a classic of American literature. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel 'The Armies of the Night' in 1968. Mailer's writing style was marked by its vivid descriptions and his readiness to address controversial subjects. more
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