Name: Miami
Price: 9.62 EUR
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Author: Joan Didion
ISBN: 9781783785247

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Joan Didion

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Synopsis "Miami "

This is a surprising portrait of the pastel city, a masterly study of Cuban immigration and exile, and a sly account of vile moments in the Cold War. Miami may be the sunniest place in America but this is Didion's darkest book, in which she explores American efforts to overthrow the Castro regime, Miami's civic corruption and racist treatment of its large black community.

Joan Didion

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Joan Didion (1934-2021) was a prominent American writer and journalist, known for her incisive style and exploration of culture, politics, and personal memory. She wrote both essays and novels, establishing herself as a key figure in New Journalism. Among her most recognized works are The Year of Magical Thinking (2005), an autobiographical account of mourning, and Blue Nights (2011), both belonging to the non-fiction genre.

She also excelled in fiction literature with novels like Play It as It Lays (1970) and Run River (1963). Her work has influenced generations of writers and journalists, and her ability to capture the complexity of American society made her one of the most influential voices of the 20th century.

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