Cosmopolis
In 'Cosmopolis', Don DeLillo crafts a surreal and chaotic portrait of a day in the life of Eric Packer, a wealthy young businessman navigating a crumbling New York City. As he embarks on a dizzying journey across the metropolis in his sleek stretch limousine, Packer confronts existential crises and societal disintegration. The narrative intertwines themes of capitalism, technology, and the fragility of human connections. With each encounter, the line between reality and surrealism blurs, drawing readers into a world where the future hangs in the balance. Will Packer's quest for meaning lead to salvation or his undoing in this fast-paced, postmodern landscape?
By Don DeLillo
Published: 2004
""In the midst of this city, with its sharp edges and fractured dreams, I find myself questioning the very nature of existence and the price of success.""
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Don DeLillo
Don DeLillo is an acclaimed American novelist and playwright, best known for his exploration of themes such as modernity, technology, and communication. His notable works include 'White Noise,' which won the National Book Award, 'Libra,' a fictional account of the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, and 'Underworld,' often regarded as one of the finest novels of the late 20th century. DeLillo's writing style is characterized by his incisive prose, innovative narrative structures, and acute social commentary, blending philosophical insights with keen observations of American life.
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- Authors
- Don DeLillo
- Published
- April 2004
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- ISBN
- 0743244257
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 224
- Genres
- Contemporary FictionLiteratureFiction
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