The 'Bazaar of Metaphor' in Norman Mailer's Miami and the Siege of Chicago

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Mailer positions himself as a catalyst for change through his novels, while critics view his works as exceptionally insightful reportage. The concept of the nonfiction novel emerges as a form that reflects rather than transforms the American landscape, highlighting the literary aggression that arises from it. This seminar paper explores the intersection of fiction and anti-fiction in the 1960s, examining Mailer's contributions and the broader implications of his writing within American literature.