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Don DeLillo

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781529094039

Rs. 958

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Great Jones Street

Great Jones Street

By Don DeLillo · Published by Picador

Who it's for: Readers interested in literary fiction and critiques of fame

Bucky Wunderlick is a rock and roll star who has reached the pinnacle of fame and fortune, only to find himself deeply dissatisfied with the hollow nature of his existence. Feeling like a mere commodity in a capitalist machine, he abruptly abandons his band in the middle of a tour to seek refuge in a desolate, unfurnished apartment on Great Jones Street. His sudden disappearance triggers a frantic search and intensifies public obsession, highlighting the complex struggle of the individual artist against the relentless demands of modern celebrity culture.Why You Should Read? Experience a biting and influential satire that explores the dark side of rock and roll stardom. Discover a profound examination of the tension between artistic integrity and the pressures of a consumer-driven society. Engage with a seminal work from a master of modern American literature that remains relevant in our culture of constant surveillance. About the AuthorDon DeLillo is a highly acclaimed American novelist, playwright, and essayist known for his sharp, intellectual prose and his exploration of themes such as technology, consumerism, and the complexities of modern life. His extensive body of work has established him as a major figure in contemporary literature, earning him numerous accolades and a dedicated international readership. His novels often delve into the anxieties of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, offering a unique perspective on the American experience.

Highlights

  • Satirical look at rock and roll stardom and its hollow rewards
  • Examines the artist's struggle against consumer-driven society
  • Set in a desolate apartment on Great Jones Street
  • A seminal work by acclaimed author Don DeLillo

Themes

Celebrity culture · Artistic integrity · Consumerism · Alienation

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Category Fiction
Publisher Picador
ISBN 9781529094039
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000104835

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Questions about this book

What is the book about?

It follows rock star Bucky Wunderlick, who, at the height of fame, abandons his band and retreats to a bare apartment on Great Jones Street, exploring his dissatisfaction with celebrity life.

Who is the author?

Don DeLillo, an acclaimed American novelist known for exploring themes like technology, consumerism, and modern life.

What themes does the book explore?

It examines the tension between artistic integrity and the pressures of a consumer-driven society, as well as the dark side of rock stardom.

Is this a satire?

Yes, it is described as a biting and influential satire on rock and roll stardom.