Confessions of a Secular Jew

A Memoir

Autori

• Eugene Goodheart

Parametri

• 286 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio

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Exploring Jewish identity in a secular context, this memoir delves into themes such as social justice, Zionism, and alienation. Goodheart recounts his journey from growing up in Brooklyn to attending Columbia College in the early fifties, reflecting on his experiences as a university teacher and literary critic. The narrative provides a thought-provoking perspective on what it means to be a Jew today, blending personal history with broader cultural and philosophical questions.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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