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“Don DeLillo, the great American novelist, writing about Lee Harvey Oswald in his tremendous novel, Libra, which he published in 1988.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Lee Harvey Oswald and conspiracy
For: Readers interested in narrative theory and historical fiction
Key quote: “So that, Dominic, is Don DeLillo, the great American novelist, writing about Lee Harvey Oswald in his tremendous novel, Libra, which he published in 1988.”
The host discusses Don DeLillo's novel 'Libra' as a complex exploration of the Kennedy assassination and the nature of conspiracy theories. They highlight how the book blurs the lines between fiction and nonfiction, making it a significant work for understanding narrative construction in historical events.
“Don DeLillo in his novel Libra about Lee Harvey Oswald and the assassination, he makes the famous comment that this is the kind of thing that James Joyce, if he'd lived to be 100 and moved to Iowa City, would have written.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: conspiracy theories and government distrust
For: Readers interested in American history and conspiracy theories
Key quote: “Don DeLillo in his novel Libra about Lee Harvey Oswald and the assassination, he makes the famous comment that this is the kind of thing that James Joyce, if he'd lived to be 100 and moved to Iowa City, would have written.”
The host mentions Don DeLillo's novel 'Libra' to illustrate the complex interplay of historical events and personal motivations surrounding the assassination of JFK. The book serves as a profound commentary on American society during the late 50s and early 60s, making it a valuable resource for understanding the era's conspiratorial mindset.