“Is an intelligent human being likely to be much more than a large-scale manufacturer of misunderstanding?”
Quote by Philip Roth
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Conversations with Philip Roth
This book features in-depth conversations with Philip Roth, delving into his writing process, literary inspirations, and personal reflections on his career. 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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