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Burr

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About “Burr”

Burr: A Novel is a 1973 historical novel by Gore Vidal that reinterprets early American history through the perspective of Aaron Burr. The story is told as a fictional memoir, offering a critical view of the nation's founding figures and their actions. Vidal uses this narrative to challenge traditional portrayals of the Founding Fathers. The novel was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1974. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Book details

First published
1973