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Advertisements for Myself

Norman Mailer
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Advertisements for Myself

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1992

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Norman Mailer

Advertisements for Myself

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

532

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Journalism

American Literature

Literary Criticism
Setting

1950s

Theme
Language
Topic
World History
Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Advertisements for Myself is a collection by Norman Mailer that features essays, stories, and interviews. It explores the author's thoughts on his career, society, and politics, reflecting on his experiences and creative processes. Notable works include "The Time of Her Time" and reflections on his earlier novels, highlighting Mailer's provocative style and literary evolution.

Informative

Dark

Gritty

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

657 ratings

56%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Norman Mailer's Advertisements for Myself is both praised and criticized for its raw, introspective nature. Positively noted is Mailer's bold exploration of ego and creativity, showcasing his literary ambition. However, some criticize its narcissistic tone and uneven content. The memoir presents a vivid, if polarizing, snapshot of mid-20th-century literary culture.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Advertisements for Myself?

A reader drawn to Advertisements for Myself by Norman Mailer might appreciate introspective, candid, and controversial narratives. Similar readers often enjoy Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood for its innovative style and Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas for its raw energy and critique of American culture.

3.9

657 ratings

56%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

532

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Journalism

American Literature

Literary Criticism
Setting

1950s

Theme
Language
Topic
World History
Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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