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Frederic Tuten's novel presents a unique blend of historical narrative and playful parody, focusing on Mao's Long March. The book features a deadpan style that intertwines factual history with imaginative encounters, including surreal characters like Greta Garbo. Critics praise its clever wit and subversion of literary norms, showcasing Tuten's ability to merge American pop culture with significant historical events. The result is a richly layered text that challenges conventional storytelling while engaging readers with humor and depth.
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The Adventures of Mao on the Long March, Frederic Tuten
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The Adventures of Mao on the Long March
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frederic Tuten
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780811216326
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Frederic Tuten's novel presents a unique blend of historical narrative and playful parody, focusing on Mao's Long March. The book features a deadpan style that intertwines factual history with imaginative encounters, including surreal characters like Greta Garbo. Critics praise its clever wit and subversion of literary norms, showcasing Tuten's ability to merge American pop culture with significant historical events. The result is a richly layered text that challenges conventional storytelling while engaging readers with humor and depth.