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“All my adult life I have been searching for the right adjective to describe my father's peculiarly aggressive comic style. I recently settled on 'defamatory.”

Quote by Martin Amis

Book:The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays and Reportage, 1986-2016

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The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays and Reportage, 1986-2016

This book is a compilation of essays and reportage that spans three decades, offering insights into a wide range of topics. The author explores the works of notable writers like Bellow and Nabokov, and examines the public personas of influential figures including Hitchens, Travolta, and Trump. The essays and reportage reflect on the cultural and political landscape of the period from 1986 to 2016, providing a nuanced perspective on the era. more

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Martin Amis is a British novelist known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing. His works often explore the moral dilemmas of modern society and the complexities of individual identity. Born on August 25, 1949, Amis is considered an important figure in British literature. more

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Book:The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays and Reportage, 1986-2016

Source: The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays and Reportage, 1986-2016

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