White Noise (Contemporary American Fiction),Used

White Noise (Contemporary American Fiction),Used

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Brand: Penguin
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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER An eerie, brilliant, and touching (The New York Times) modern classic about mass culture and the numbing effects of technology.Tremendously funny . . . A stunning performance from one of our most intelligent novelists.The New RepublicThe inspiration for the awardwinning major motion picture starring Adam Driver and Greta GerwigJack Gladney teaches Hitler Studies at a liberal arts college in Middle America where his colleagues include New York expatriates who want to immerse themselves in American magic and dread. Jack and his fourth wife, Babette, bound by their love, fear of death, and four ultramodern offspring, navigate the usual rocky passages of family life to the background babble of brandname consumerism.Then a lethal black chemical cloud floats over their lives, an airborne toxic event unleashed by an industrial accident. The menacing cloud is a more urgent and visible version of the white noise engulfing the Gladney familyradio transmissions, sirens, microwaves, ultrasonic appliances, and TV murmuringspulsing with life, yet suggesting something ominous.

⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):

This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'White Noise'? A: 'White Noise' explores themes of mass culture, the numbing effects of technology, and the human experience of mortality.
  • Q: Who is the author of 'White Noise'? A: The author of 'White Noise' is Don DeLillo.
  • Q: What genre does 'White Noise' belong to? A: 'White Noise' is classified as contemporary American fiction and is considered a modern classic.
  • Q: How many pages does 'White Noise' have? A: 'White Noise' has a total of 326 pages.
  • Q: When was 'White Noise' published? A: 'White Noise' was published on January 7, 1986.
  • Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'White Noise' have? A: This edition of 'White Noise' is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: Is 'White Noise' suitable for new readers of Don DeLillo? A: 'White Noise' can be a great starting point for new readers, as it showcases DeLillo's style and thematic concerns.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
  • Q: Is there a film adaptation of 'White Noise'? A: Yes, 'White Noise' is the inspiration for a major motion picture starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig.
  • Q: What is the significance of the 'airborne toxic event' in the story? A: The 'airborne toxic event' is a pivotal plot point that symbolizes the pervasive anxiety and threats posed by modern technology and consumer culture in the characters' lives.

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