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Norman Mailer’s *Oswald's Tale* offers a biographical exploration of Lee Harvey Oswald (1939‑1963) and the surrounding world of the Kennedy assassination. The book weaves together Oswald’s personal history, the activities of the U.S. Secret Service, and the broader cultural milieu that framed the event, presenting a narrative that goes beyond traditional fact‑driven accounts.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Norman Mailer
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