Description
In Saul Bellow's provocative 1970 novel, Artur Sammler, a Holocaust survivor living in New York, grapples with the moral and intellectual chaos of the late 20th century. As a pickpocket steals a valuable manuscript from his niece, Sammler is drawn into a complex web of family secrets, societal decay, and philosophical inquiry. The novel explores themes of morality, intellectualism, and the search for meaning amidst a world increasingly defined by superficiality and moral ambiguity. Bellow's signature style, marked by sharp wit and profound insight, dissects the anxieties of a generation and the enduring human condition.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2008
288 pages
ISBN: 9780141188812
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First Published
1970
Language
eng
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