Khirbet Khizeh
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- 5 ore di lettura
The sensational and controversial novella about the evacuation of a Palestinian village in 1948 - published in the UK for the first time.
S. Yizhar è celebrato per le sue profonde esplorazioni dei temi palestinesi e della vita sociale e politica israeliana. Le sue opere, spesso ambientate in contesti storici, sono caratterizzate da una profonda intuizione psicologica e uno stile di prosa poetica. Yizhar approfondisce le intricate relazioni tra storia, memoria e identità. La sua scrittura presenta spesso descrizioni dettagliate di paesaggi e della vita interiore dei suoi personaggi.






The sensational and controversial novella about the evacuation of a Palestinian village in 1948 - published in the UK for the first time.
This collection features a selection of Yizhar's shorter fiction, showcasing his unique storytelling style and thematic depth. Notable stories include "Ephraim Goes Back to Alfalfa," which explores personal and cultural identity, and "Midnight Convoy," highlighting the tension of wartime experiences. Other stories like "Habakuk," "The Runaway," and "Harlamov" delve into diverse human emotions and situations, reflecting Yizhar's keen insights into the complexities of life. Together, these works illustrate his literary prowess and the richness of his narrative voice.
Ruth Achlama, geboren 1945 in Quedlinburg, studierte Rechtswissenschaft in Heidelberg und Bibliothekswissenschaft in Jerusalem. Heute ist sie hauptberuflich als freie Übersetzerin tätig und lebt in Tel Aviv.
S. Yishar (eigentlich: Yishar Smilansky), geboren 1916 als Sohn russischer Einwanderer in Rechovot/Palästina, arbeitete als Landwirt, Lehrer, Universitätsprofessor und war sechsmal Knesset-Abgeordneter. Er veröffentlichte zwei Romane, vier Bände mit Kurzgeschichten und mehrere Kinderbücher. Sein 1958 erschienener Roman «Tage von Ziklag» machte ihn zur moralischen Instanz einer ganzen Generation und wurde literarisch mit Günter Grass’ «Blechtrommel» verglichen. Er starb 2006 in Sderot.