The Armies of the Night: History as a Novel, the Novel as History
What is the author's tone in The Armies of the Night: History as a Novel, the Novel as History by Norman Mailer?
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In the first half of the book, Mailer's tone is light-hearted and funny. During the second half of the book, his tone becomes journalistic and serious.
The Armies of the Night: History as a Novel, the Novel as History