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Miami and the Siege of Chicago
Book • 2016
In *Miami and the Siege of Chicago*, Norman Mailer provides a vivid and personal account of the 1968 Republican and Democratic conventions.
The book is characterized by Mailer's unique writing style, blending factual reporting with subjective insights and poetic descriptions.
It covers the Republican convention in Miami and the tumultuous Democratic convention in Chicago, where protests against the Vietnam War and police violence were prominent.
Mailer's work reflects his shift towards a more subtle and accessible writing style, while still maintaining his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of mid-century America.
The book is notable for its prescience in predicting political trends, including the rise of Ronald Reagan and the volatility of white voter resentment.
The book is characterized by Mailer's unique writing style, blending factual reporting with subjective insights and poetic descriptions.
It covers the Republican convention in Miami and the tumultuous Democratic convention in Chicago, where protests against the Vietnam War and police violence were prominent.
Mailer's work reflects his shift towards a more subtle and accessible writing style, while still maintaining his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of mid-century America.
The book is notable for its prescience in predicting political trends, including the rise of Ronald Reagan and the volatility of white voter resentment.
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