Our Gang
Our Gang by Philip Roth is a thought-provoking work published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on May 29, 2001. This 1st Vintage International edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a satirical exploration of the political landscape through the character of Trick E. Dixon, who embodies a complex mix of cynicism and moral contradiction, reflecting on the era of Richard M. Nixon.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the absurdities of political life, showcasing Dixon’s interactions with various societal elements, including the Boy Scouts and international issues like Pro-Pornography Denmark. The book engages with themes of satire and political commentary, inviting reflection on the nature of power and public perception. Roth’s incisive prose and sharp wit provide a lens through which to examine the intricacies of human behavior and political motivations.
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From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Pastoral comes a brilliantly indignant response to the phenomenon that was Richard M. Nixon. • “Disturbing, logical…and very funny…. In short, a masterpiece” —The New York Times Book Review
In the character of Trick E. Dixon, Roth shows us a man who outdoes the severest cynic, a peace-loving Quaker and believer in the sanctity of human life who doesn’t have a problem with killing unarmed women and children in self-defense. A master politician with an honest sneer, he finds himself battling the Boy Scouts, declaring war on Pro-Pornography Denmark, all the time trusting in the basic indifference of the voting public.
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