Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer was an influential American novelist, journalist, and playwright known for his provocative and often controversial writing style. He gained prominence in the literary world with his groundbreaking works such as 'The Naked and the Dead' and 'The Executioner's Song.' Mailer was not only a key figure in the literary scene of the 20th century but also a public intellectual who engaged in debates on politics, society, and culture. His pursuit of a blurb from Ernest Hemingway, delivered in an aggressive tone, exemplified the lengths to which writers would go for literary validation.
Born on Jan 31, 1923 (102 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,360 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 1 | 28,435,943 | 17,360 | $48,000 | 29$ |
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Venezuela:
Norman Mailer was an American novelist who famously ran for mayor of New York City.
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North Macedonia:
Norman Mailer is mentioned as the author of the cult novel 'The Naked and the Dead'.
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United Kingdom:
Norman Mailer had a notorious feud with Gore Vidal.
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United Kingdom:
Graydon Carter once told Norman Mailer he was spiking his piece.
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Australia:
Norman Mailer wrote about the historic boxing match between Ali and Foreman in his book, 'The Fight'.
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Germany:
Norman Mailer is referenced for his significant boxing reportage on the Rumble in the Jungle.
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Israel:
Norman Mailer was sent to cover the historic boxing match between Ali and Foreman.
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Ireland:
Norman Mailer is referenced by Colum McCann as a prominent literary figure from the past.
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United Kingdom:
Norman Mailer was fascinated by pugilism and wrote about it in his essays.
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Australia:
Norman Mailer sent a copy of his novel to Ernest Hemingway hoping for a blurb.
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