Susan Abrams, September 24, 1966

NORMAN MAILER’s Letters

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An American Dream Expanded.

In this letter to fan Susan Abrams, Mailer is referring to the film version of the novel. Friends told him it was awful.

NORMAN MAILER’s Letters

565 Commercial Street

Provincetown, Massachusetts

September 24, 1966

Dear Susan,

Just a line to say hello. An American Dream is awful. No excuses I’m afraid, I just sold it. As for the recommendation, of course I knew.

Best, etc.,

Norman Mailer