“We divorced ourselves from the materials of the earth, the rock, the wood, the iron ore; we looked to new materials which were cooked in vats, long complex derivatives of urine which we called plastic. They had no odor of the living, ... their touch was alien to nature. ... [They proliferated] like the matastases of cancer cells.”
Quote by Norman Mailer
Work
The idol and the octopus: political writings, on the Kennedy and Johnson administrations
The idol and the octopus: political writings, on the Kennedy and Johnson administrations is a compilation that delves into the political landscape of the Kennedy and Johnson eras. The book offers insights into the policies, challenges, and legacies of these two significant American presidencies. 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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