“Doctor, I had never had anybody like her in my life, she was the fulfillment of my most lascivious adolescent dreams– but marry her, can she be serious? You see, for all her preening and perfumes, she has a very low opinion of herself, and simultaneously– and here is the source of much of our trouble-a ridiculously high opinion of me. And simultaneously, a very low opinion of me! She is one confused Monkey, and, I'm afraid, not too very bright.”
Portnoy's Complaint is a semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the personal struggles of a young Jewish man, Alex Portnoy, as he navigates his sexual and emotional life. The narrative is told through a series of confessions and introspections, offering a candid look at the protagonist's innermost thoughts and desires. more
Philip Roth (1933-2018) was one of America's most influential contemporary novelists, renowned for his profound explorations of Jewish-American identity, sexuality, politics, and the human condition. His breakthrough work, "Portnoy's Complaint" (1969), became a landmark in American literature. Roth received two National Book Awards and was a multiple-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. Over his six-decade career, he published more than 30 books that significantly shaped American fiction. He passed away in New York City on May 22, 2018, at age 85. more
“Anyone who believes what a cat tells him deserves all he gets.”
“Found, I told myself. Try to get found.”
“I'd have a nervous breakdown except that I've been through this too many times to be nervous.”