Once History inhabits a crazy house, egotism may be the last tool left to History.
In Norman Mailer's "The Armies of the Night," the author contemplates the chaotic nature of history and its representation, suggesting that when historical events devolve into madness, self-importance or egotism becomes a pivotal lens through which we interpret them. This perspective highlights the often subjective and personal elements involved in recounting historical narratives.
Mailer implies that in a tumultuous historical context, egotism may be the only reliable tool we have to...
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