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“An exemplary instance of a writer using his craft to come to grips with what is happening politically and to illuminate certain aspects of Israeli society that have generally been concealed by polemical formulas.” —The New York Times
Notebook in hand, Amos Oz traveled throughout Israel and the West Bank in the early 1980s to talk with workers, soldiers, religious zealots, aging pioneers, new immigrants, desperate Arabs, and visionaries, asking them questions about Israel’s past, present, and future. What he heard is set down here in those distinctive voices, alongside Oz’s observations and reflections. A classic insider’s view of a land whose complex past and troubled present make for an uncertain future.
“Oz’s vignettes . . . wondrously re-create whole worlds with an economy of words.” —Philadelphia Inquirer
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In The Land Of Israel (Harvest in Translation) is not just a book but a captivating journey through the heart and soul of Israel. As a writer and renowned political commentator, Amos Oz uses his craft to delve into the intricacies of Israeli society, revealing what has long been concealed beneath polemical formulas. This book is a testament to his ability to illuminate certain aspects that shape the nation's identity.
With notebook in hand, Oz embarked on a remarkable odyssey, traversing both Israel and the West Bank in the early 1980s. Along the way, he engaged with a diverse range of individuals, from workers to soldiers, religious zealots to desperate Arabs. Their voices intertwine with Oz's own astute observations and reflections, providing a unique insider's view into a land with a complex past and a troubled present.
Immerse yourself in Oz's vivid vignettes, where he effortlessly recreates whole worlds using an economy of words. Through his writing, he paints a rich tapestry that captures the essence of Israel's past, present, and uncertain future. This literary masterpiece offers a fascinating exploration of Israeli society, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for understanding.
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