Underworld
Don Delillo
- Publisher: Scribner
- Date published: 1997
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780684842691
Underworld by Don DeLillo is a sweeping, complex novel that spans several decades of American history, from the Cold War era to the early 2000s. The narrative weaves together multiple storylines, characters, and themes, focusing on the intertwining lives of individuals connected to a famous baseball game in 1951. The novel explores issues of culture, politics, technology, and the American psyche, delving into themes of memory, identity, and the impact of history on personal lives. Key characters include Nick Shay, a waste management executive, and his interactions with figures from the past, as well as a host of others whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Underworld is known for its intricate structure, layered storytelling, and deep philosophical reflections on modern life. It is often regarded as one of DeLillo's most ambitious and important works.
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