“A life of writing books is a trying adventure in which you cannot find out where you are unless you lose your way.”
Quote by Philip Roth
Work
Novels & other narratives, 1986-1991
This volume compiles a selection of works from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s, showcasing a range of narrative styles and themes. more
Author
Philip Roth
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
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Source: Conversations with Philip Roth
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