In Persuasion Nation

George SaundersRiverhead Trade • ISBN-13 978‑1594482427

In Persuasion Nation coverIn Persuasion Nation cover

In Persuasion Nation

George SaundersRiverhead Trade

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ISBN-10: 159448242X · ISBN-13: 978‑1594482427 · 2006 · 1st Edition

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In Persuasion Nation presents a collection of short stories that dissect the absurdities of contemporary American life through a lens of biting satire. George Saunders explores the erosion of individual agency within a hyper-commercialized landscape, utilizing surreal narratives to critique the pervasive influence of media and consumer culture on the human psyche.

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Publisher: Riverhead Trade
1st Edition2006
Pages: 240Language: English

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Author: George Saunders

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Cornerstone of: Contemporary Satire

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