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Experience the profound narrative of 'White Noise' by Don DeLillo, a compelling exploration of modern life's trials through the lens of social satire and existential anxiety. This thought-provoking novel delves into the life of Jack Gladney, the founder of Hitler Studies at the College-on-the-Hill. When an 'Airborne Toxic Event' disrupts his seemingly mundane existence, Jack is thrust into a confrontation with his deepest fears—specifically, the omnipresence of death in contemporary society.
With 384 pages of engaging prose, 'White Noise' artfully examines themes such as rampant consumerism, media saturation, and the complexity of family dynamics in our rapidly evolving world. DeLillo masterfully combines dark humor with serious philosophical questions, making this one of the essential reads for anyone interested in contemporary literature that resonates profoundly with the human experience.
This brand new paperback edition, published by Pan Macmillan UK, brings a fresh perspective to this classic story, celebrating 40 years of DeLillo’s trailblazing work.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss the chance to add this essential novel to your collection!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780330524841
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 384
Description:
Jack Gladney is the creator and chairman of Hitler studies at the College-on-the-Hill. This is the story of his absurd life; a life that is going well enough, until a chemical spill from a rail car releases an 'Airborne Toxic Event' and Jack is forced to confront his biggest fear – his own mortality.
White Noise is an effortless combination of social satire and metaphysical dilemma in which DeLillo exposes our rampant consumerism, media saturation and novelty intellectualism. It captures the particular strangeness of life lived when the fear of death cannot be denied, repressed or obscured and ponders the role of the family in a time when the very meaning of our existence is under threat.
Celebrating 40 years of outstanding international writing, this is one of the essential Picador novels reissued in a beautiful new series style.
With 384 pages of engaging prose, 'White Noise' artfully examines themes such as rampant consumerism, media saturation, and the complexity of family dynamics in our rapidly evolving world. DeLillo masterfully combines dark humor with serious philosophical questions, making this one of the essential reads for anyone interested in contemporary literature that resonates profoundly with the human experience.
This brand new paperback edition, published by Pan Macmillan UK, brings a fresh perspective to this classic story, celebrating 40 years of DeLillo’s trailblazing work.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss the chance to add this essential novel to your collection!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780330524841
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 384
Description:
Jack Gladney is the creator and chairman of Hitler studies at the College-on-the-Hill. This is the story of his absurd life; a life that is going well enough, until a chemical spill from a rail car releases an 'Airborne Toxic Event' and Jack is forced to confront his biggest fear – his own mortality.
White Noise is an effortless combination of social satire and metaphysical dilemma in which DeLillo exposes our rampant consumerism, media saturation and novelty intellectualism. It captures the particular strangeness of life lived when the fear of death cannot be denied, repressed or obscured and ponders the role of the family in a time when the very meaning of our existence is under threat.
Celebrating 40 years of outstanding international writing, this is one of the essential Picador novels reissued in a beautiful new series style.