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The Devil's Bargain of Max Bierbaum
This chapter focuses on the story of Max Bierbaum, a forgotten author who made a pact to see if he would be remembered a century later. It intertwines themes of legacy and the fluidity of reality and fiction, particularly through the lens of a time-traveling literary character. The narrative further examines the impact of timing on the creation of iconic music, especially the Beatles, while critiquing cultural representations in film.
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