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Death in the Afternoon

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Abstract: The narrative of the story raises questions about its validity due to the unique, yet perplexing combination presented for aficionados of the corrida, as depicted by the unrelated photographs and text written by Norman Mailer. This paper aims to explore whether there is a parallel between Norman Mailer's works and Hemingway's prose, using the same title. By comparing Hemingway's eloquent work to his own, Mailer acknowledges that the title does not fit the narrative. In contrast, Hemingway's work represents the true meaning of the title through his narrative and photos.

Works Cited:

1) Adams, Laura Gail. Norman Mailer's Aesthetics of Growth. Diss. 1972.

Norman Mailer’s bold, outspoken, and prolific personality was reflected in his writing style. He was unafraid to express his thoughts, regardless of how controversial or risky they might be (Adams 7)

2) Rodríguez, Emilio Cañadas. "Norman Mailer and Truman Capote: A Brief Account of Parallel Lives." 2008,

Mailer’s fascination with Hemingway’s works inspired him to pursue similar ambitions in his writing (Rodriquez 97).

3) Messenger, Christian K. "Norman Mailer: Boxing and the Art of His Narrative." MFS Modern Fiction Studies, vol. 33 no. 1, 1987, p. 85-104. Project MUSE.
 
Mailer uses a nonconventional approach to his prose (Messenger 86)

Due to Mailer’s personal and competitive demeanor, he included the essay in the book, then later distanced himself from the project. (Messenger 86)

4) Gutierrez, Donald. "The Champ of the World and the Champ of the Word: Norman Mailer's" The Fight"." Aethlon 5.1 (1987): 1. 

Although it may not be intended, Mailer’s writing closely bears a resemblance to Hemingway’s (Gutierrez 3)

For years, Mailer has worked to develop his prose to become a prized writer (Gutierrez 5)

5) Schell, William. "Lions, Bulls, and Baseball: Colonel RC Pate and Modern Sports Promotion in Mexico." Journal of Sport History 20.3 (1993): 259-275.

Notably, the intent might have been to influence the Mexican elites.  (Schell 260)