In 'Libra,' Don DeLillo explores the enigmatic life of Lee Harvey Oswald, weaving a chilling narrative that blends history and conspiracy. As Oswald grapples with his identity and place in a tumultuous world, the lines between reality and fiction blur, leading to a fateful day in Dallas. DeLillo's masterful prose invites readers to question what they know about one of history's most infamous figures and the forces that shaped his destiny. With a cast of characters that reveal the complex dance of politics and personal ambition, the novel dives deep into the psyche of a man caught in the web of a larger plot. 'Libra' is a haunting meditation on fate, free will, and the shadows that linger in the aftermath of a national tragedy.
By Don DeLillo
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""In a world where the boundary between truth and illusion is often blurred, we are all just trying to find our place in the chaos of conspiracy and fate.""
Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. Friday, November 22, 1963. 12.30 PM. Shots ring out. A president dies. And a nation is plunged into psychosis. Don DeLillo's extraordinary Librais a brilliant reimagining of the events and people surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Concentrating on the lives of Lee Harvey Oswald, some rogue former spooks unhappy with Kennedy's presidency, and Nicholas Branch, a CIA archivist, trying to make sense of or draw inferences from the mass of information after the assassination, Libra presents an unapologeticly provocative picture of America in the second half of the last century.
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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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