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History of Ideas 9: Joan Didion

Past Present Future

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The Chaos of the White Album

This chapter explores Joan Didion's essay 'The White Album' and its fragmented and chaotic storytelling style. It discusses how the events are not in chronological order and highlights notable moments within the chaos. The chapter also reflects on the emptiness and lack of meaning in various acts and events observed by Didion.

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