Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays (Picador Modern Classics)

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When it comes to nonfiction works, Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem is an undeniable classic. Originally published in 1968, it quickly gained critical acclaim for its masterful prose, often regarded as some of the best ever written in America. Now, you have the chance to immerse yourself in the words of one of our era's most distinctive prose stylists.

What makes this collection of essays so remarkable is its ability to encapsulate a particular time and place in American history. Didion delves into a wide range of subjects, from Hollywood icons like John Wayne and Howard Hughes to her own experiences growing up in California. She even explores profound themes like good and evil through the lens of a Death Valley motel room. However, it is her vivid portrayal of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, the epicenter of the counterculture movement, that truly captivates readers.

Renowned author Joyce Carol Oates once described Didion as "an articulate witness to the most stubborn and intractable truths of our time." The pages of Slouching Towards Bethlehem bear witness to Didion's memorable voice, alternately eulogistic and despairing, but always commanding. In this special edition, you have the opportunity to read her evocative words for yourself and be transported to a seminal period in American history.

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