About the book
From the author of White Noise (winner of the National Book Award) and The Silence, an eerily convincing fictional speculation on the events leading up to the assassination of John F. Kennedy
In this powerful, unsettling novel, Don DeLillo chronicles Lee Harvey Oswald’s odyssey from troubled teenager to a man of precarious stability who imagines himself an agent of history. When “history” presents itself in the form of two disgruntled CIA operatives who decide that an unsuccessful attempt on the life of the president will galvanize the nation against communism, the scales are irrevocably tipped.
A gripping, masterful blend of fact and fiction, alive with meticulously portrayed characters both real and created, Libra is a grave, haunting, and brilliant examination of an event that has become an indelible part of the American psyche.
Editions of Libra
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140156041
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143119258
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780425153543
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780425196281
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451822109
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101042175
Read an Excerpt
From the author of White Noise (winner of the National Book Award) and The Silence, an eerily convincing fictional speculation on the events leading up to the assassination of John F. Kennedy
In this powerful, unsettling novel, Don DeLillo chronicles Lee Harvey Oswald’s odyssey from troubled teenager to a man of precarious stability who imagines himself an agent of history. When “history” presents itself in the form of two disgruntled CIA operatives who decide that an unsuccessful attempt on the life of the president will galvanize the nation against communism, the scales are irrevocably tipped.
A gripping, masterful blend of fact and fiction, alive with meticulously portrayed characters both real and created, Libra is a grave, haunting, and brilliant examination of an event that has become an indelible part of the American psyche.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libra about?
From the author of White Noise (winner of the National Book Award) and The Silence, an eerily convincing fictional speculation on the events leading up to the assassination of John F. Kennedy
In this powerful, unsettling novel, Don DeLillo chronicles Lee Harvey Oswald’s odyssey from troubled teenager to a man of precarious stability who imagines himself an agent of history. When “history” presents itself in the form of two disgruntled CIA operatives who decide that an unsuccessful attempt on the life of the president will galvanize the nation against communism, the scales are irrevocably tipped.
A gripping, masterful blend of fact and fiction, alive with meticulously portrayed characters both real and created, Libra is a grave, haunting, and brilliant examination of an event that has become an indelible part of the American psyche.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Libra?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Libra?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780140156041
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Libra?
Don DeLillo
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Libra is available as paperback(ISBN 9780140156041) and paperback(ISBN 9780143119258) and paperback(ISBN 9780425153543) and paperback(ISBN 9780425196281) and paperback(ISBN 9780451822109) and ebook(ISBN 9781101042175)
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