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The Moronic Inferno

by Martin Amis
₱638.55 ₱490.05 23% off
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Insightful essays dissecting America's complex landscape.

Martin Amis brings a keen eye to the mosaic that is America. Through his essays in "The Moronic Inferno," you'll encounter a rich gallery of American characters and landscapes, all woven with wit and a critical edge. His meetings with prominent novelists and cultural icons alone are a fascinating window into the American psyche, making this collection a compelling journey for anyone intrigued by the interplay of culture, politics, and literature in the U.S.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Moronic Inferno

by Martin Amis
₱638.55 ₱490.05 23% off
ISBN: 9780224023856
Authors: Martin Amis
Publisher: Random House UK
Date of Publication: 1987-12-27
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 835 readers)

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A collection of essays on America by the author of London Fields, Money and Yellow Dog. Martin Amis approaches the confusing country of America from various angles, interviewing literati, filmmakers, thinkers, opinion-makers, leaders, and crackpots with discernment and wit. The book includes a gallery of Great American Novelists such as Norman Mailer, Gore Vidal, Truman Capote, Joseph Heller, William Burroughs, Kurt Vonnegut, John Updike, Paul Theroux, Philip Roth, and Saul Bellow. Amis explores different aspects of American society, from presidential candidates to the beau monde of Palm Beach. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Insightful essays dissecting America's complex landscape.

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