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Which Flann O'Brien novel features a man writing a novel about another man writing a novel?

  • At Swim-Two-Birds

  • The Hobbit

  • Brave New World

  • The Catcher in the Rye

Answer

"At Swim-Two-Birds" by Flann O'Brien is a self-referential masterpiece that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, featuring a protagonist writing a novel about a different character also writing a novel. Through this intricate narrative structure, O'Brien challenges literary conventions and explores the nature of storytelling, creating a multi-layered and thought-provoking literary experience.
Unraveling the Witty World of Flann O'Brien: A Quiz on the Irish Literary Genius

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