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Science Fiction & Fantasy - Loudermilk: Or, The Real Poet; Or, The Origin of the World

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Book Synopsis: This New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, is "hilarious . . . a riotous success. Equal parts campus novel, buddy comedy and meditation on art-making under late capitalism, the novel is a hugely funny portrait of an egomaniac and his nebbish best friend" (The Washington Post).

It’s the end of summer 2003. George W. Bush has recently declared the mission in Iraq accomplished, the unemployment rate is at its highest in years, and Martha Stewart has just been indicted for insider trading. Meanwhile, somewhere in the Midwest, Troy Augustus Loudermilk (fair-haired, statuesque, charismatic) and his companion Harry Rego (definitely none of those things) step out of a silver Land Cruiser and onto the campus of The Seminars, America’s most prestigious creative writing program, to which Loudermilk has recently been accepted for his excellence in poetry.

Loudermilk, however, has never written a poem in his life.

Wickedly entertaining, beguiling, layered, and sly, Loudermilk is a social novel for our time: a comedy of errors that deftly examines class, gender, and inheritance, and subverts our pieties about literature, authorship, art making, and the institutions that sustain them.

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Looking for a hilarious and thought-provoking read? Look no further than Loudermilk: Or, The Real Poet; Or, The Origin of the World. This New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice is an absolute riot, combining elements of a campus novel, buddy comedy, and a reflection on art-making in a capitalist world. With its sharp wit and brilliant portrayal of an egomaniac and his hapless sidekick, Loudermilk will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. Don't miss out on this hugely funny and entertaining literary gem.

Step back in time to summer 2003, a period marked by significant events and scandals. As George W. Bush announces the "accomplishment" of the mission in Iraq and Martha Stewart faces insider trading charges, our protagonist Troy Augustus Loudermilk and his less impressive friend Harry Rego make their entrance at The Seminars, the most prestigious creative writing program in America. Loudermilk, with his stunning appearance and magnetic charisma, has gained acceptance into the program for his apparent poetry prowess. There's just one small problem— Loudermilk has never written a single poem in his life.

Loudermilk goes beyond being a mere comedy; it's a wickedly entertaining social novel that delves into the complexities of class, gender, and inheritance. It cleverly challenges our preconceived notions about literature, authorship, and the very institutions that uphold them. Experience the layers of this brilliant satire and be prepared for unexpected twists and turns along the way.

Don't miss out on Loudermilk: Or, The Real Poet; Or, The Origin of the World, the must-read novel of our time. Get your copy now and dive into this hilarious and thought-provoking journey through the world of poetry, art, and the follies of human ambition. Click here to order your copy today!

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