Facts about Non-Fiction Novel

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   Hunter S. Thompson's gonzo journalism style shares notable similarities with the non-fiction novel, blurring the line between reporter and narrative subject.

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   John Hersey's Hiroshima, published in 1946, is often cited as an early precursor to the non-fiction novel genre.

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   Norman Mailer's The Executioner's Song, a non-fiction novel about convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1980.

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   The non-fiction novel blends factual reporting with literary techniques such as characterization, dialogue, and narrative structure typically associated with fiction.

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   Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, published in 1966, is widely credited with popularizing the non-fiction novel as a recognized literary form.

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