Patrimony - A True Story (Paperback, Reissue)

This book is subtitled 'A True Story', which on the surface raises immediate questions about the nature of Philip Roth's work, given the autobiographical nature of his fiction and the invasion of his memoirs by his fictional alter ego. But perhaps it is best to take the statement at face value, for this is one of the most remarkable accounts ever written by a son about his father. Herman Roth in his mid-80s suffered from a brain tumour and in his struggle against death emerges as a heroic, often impossible figure. But in the forefront of everything is the deep and intelligent affection of a son for his father. Roth is much too subtle a writer to allow this to be just a work of homage, for it also reveals a whole world of Jewish life, humour and survival which goes some way to explaining Roth's own fiction. The result is immensely moving and often very funny. (Kirkus UK)

herman Roth is eighty-six years old, a widower and retired insurance manager,suffering from a brain tumour and fighting death. In a remarkable act of memory,elegy and appreciation,Philip roth creates his most irrepressible and irresistible hero yet - his father.

General

Imprint:	Vintage
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1992
First published:	April 1992
Authors:	Philip Roth
Dimensions:	197 x 129 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	170
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-991430-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900 Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Books > Biography > General
LSN:	0-09-991430-1
Barcode:	9780099914303

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