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Political fictions
Book • 2001
Political Fictions is a collection of essays by Joan Didion that critically examines the American political landscape from the late 1980s to the early 2000s.
The book deconstructs the narratives of three presidential campaigns, the impeachment of Bill Clinton, and the role of journalists like Bob Woodward.
Didion's essays reveal how political narratives are crafted and how they shape public perception, providing a disturbing portrait of American democracy.
The book deconstructs the narratives of three presidential campaigns, the impeachment of Bill Clinton, and the role of journalists like Bob Woodward.
Didion's essays reveal how political narratives are crafted and how they shape public perception, providing a disturbing portrait of American democracy.
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Evelyn McDonnell as an essay that discusses the disconnect between political discourse and reality.
Evelyn McDonnell as an essay that discusses the disconnect between political discourse and reality.
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Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 1)
Mentioned by Alissa Wilkinson ; Didion's political writing is discussed in relation to her experiences in Hollywood.
Joan Didion and How Hollywood Shaped American Politics
