Underworld
A Novel
What's it about
What if the secret history of the Cold War wasn't about spies and politicians, but about the everyday objects and hidden connections that shaped our lives? Uncover a sprawling, secret narrative of America, woven together from a famous baseball to the vast landscapes of nuclear waste. You'll trace the lives of unforgettable characters, from a waste management executive to a reclusive artist, and see how their personal stories reflect a nation's anxieties and obsessions. Discover how DeLillo connects seemingly random events to reveal the profound, often invisible, forces that define an era.
Meet the author
Don DeLillo is one of America's most acclaimed novelists, celebrated for his profound explorations of late 20th-century life and awarded the National Book Award for Fiction. For decades, his work has keenly observed the undercurrents of American culture, from consumerism and media to the anxieties of the Cold War era. This lifelong project of dissecting the nation's psyche and hidden histories culminates in Underworld, a masterful tapestry weaving together individual lives with the grand, sweeping narrative of modern history.
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