Roth's "Nemesis" is the story of a wartime polio epidemic in the summer of 1944 and the effect it has on a closely knit, family-oriented Newark community and its children.
Information
Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780224089531
Publish year:
2010
Publish date:
Oct. 7, 2010
Philip Roth
Philip Roth was an American author known for his novel "Portnoy's Complaint," a groundbreaking work that explored themes of Jewish identity and sexuality. His literary style was characterized by sharp wit, introspection, and dark humor. Roth's contributions to literature include challenging societal taboos and pushing the boundaries of literary fiction.