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The Human Stain
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Discover 'The Human Stain,' a compelling literary masterpiece by Philip Roth that delves into the complexities of identity, race, and societal ostracism in post-war America. This gripping 384-page paperback expertly weaves the story of Coleman Silk, a classics professor who encounters ignoble accusations of racism, leading to his untimely retirement. As the narrative unveils Silk's hidden past, we are drawn into a rich tapestry of American history, culture, and the profound personal struggles that accompany the pursuit of the American dream.
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1998, a time when America grappled with political scandals and issues of race, Roth's storytelling exposes the raw nerves of humanity. This poignant tale raises questions about truth, redemption, and the legacy of silence. Featuring Nathan Zuckerman, a writer determined to unearth Silk's buried life, 'The Human Stain' presents a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a fractured society. With accolades such as 'One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read’ by Red and 'A masterpiece' by Mail on Sunday, this novel promises to leave a lasting impression. Immerse yourself in this poignant narrative that is both a personal and a national reflection of America’s struggles with identity and morality.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099282198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384
Description:
'An extraordinary book - bursting with rage, humming with ideas, full of dazzling sleights of hand'- Sunday Telegraph
Philip Roth's brilliant conclusion to his eloquent trilogy of post-war America - a magnificent successor to American Pastoral and I Married a Communist
It is 1998, the year America is plunged into a frenzy of prurience by the impeachment of a president, and in a small New England town a distinguished classics professor, Coleman Silk, is forced to retire when his colleagues allege that he is a racist. The charge is unfounded, the persecution needless, but the truth about Silk would astonish even his most virulent accuser.
Coleman Silk has a secret, one which has been kept for fifty years from his wife, his four children, his colleagues, and his friends, including the writer Nathan Zuckerman.
It is Zuckerman who comes upon Silk's secret, and sets out to unearth his former buried life, piecing the biographical fragments back together. This is against backdrop of seismic shifts in American history, which take on real, human urgency as Zuckerman discovers more and more about Silk's past and his futile search for renewal and regeneration.
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PRAISE FOR THE HUMAN STAIN-
'One of the most beautiful books I've ever read' Red
' A tender, shocking and incendiary story on the failure of the American dream refracted through the prism of race' Guardian
'A masterpiece' Mail on Sunday
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1998, a time when America grappled with political scandals and issues of race, Roth's storytelling exposes the raw nerves of humanity. This poignant tale raises questions about truth, redemption, and the legacy of silence. Featuring Nathan Zuckerman, a writer determined to unearth Silk's buried life, 'The Human Stain' presents a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a fractured society. With accolades such as 'One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read’ by Red and 'A masterpiece' by Mail on Sunday, this novel promises to leave a lasting impression. Immerse yourself in this poignant narrative that is both a personal and a national reflection of America’s struggles with identity and morality.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099282198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384
Description:
'An extraordinary book - bursting with rage, humming with ideas, full of dazzling sleights of hand'- Sunday Telegraph
Philip Roth's brilliant conclusion to his eloquent trilogy of post-war America - a magnificent successor to American Pastoral and I Married a Communist
It is 1998, the year America is plunged into a frenzy of prurience by the impeachment of a president, and in a small New England town a distinguished classics professor, Coleman Silk, is forced to retire when his colleagues allege that he is a racist. The charge is unfounded, the persecution needless, but the truth about Silk would astonish even his most virulent accuser.
Coleman Silk has a secret, one which has been kept for fifty years from his wife, his four children, his colleagues, and his friends, including the writer Nathan Zuckerman.
It is Zuckerman who comes upon Silk's secret, and sets out to unearth his former buried life, piecing the biographical fragments back together. This is against backdrop of seismic shifts in American history, which take on real, human urgency as Zuckerman discovers more and more about Silk's past and his futile search for renewal and regeneration.
________________
PRAISE FOR THE HUMAN STAIN-
'One of the most beautiful books I've ever read' Red
' A tender, shocking and incendiary story on the failure of the American dream refracted through the prism of race' Guardian
'A masterpiece' Mail on Sunday
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