The Blessing and the Curse - by Adam Kirsch (Paperback)

The Blessing and the Curse is a comprehensive and insightful survey of Jewish literature in the 20th century, covering major works by over 30 writers from Europe, America, Israel, and beyond.

With a wide scope and diverse original observations, this book sheds new light on the paradoxes of Jewish identity and the ways in which literature has helped shape the Jewish experience.

From the vast emigration of Jews out of Eastern Europe to the Holocaust to the creation of Israel, this book provides an erudite and accessible exploration of the twentieth century's transformative impact on Jewish life and culture.

With discussions of major books by writers such as Franz Kafka, Philip Roth, Elie Wiesel, Tony Kushner, Hannah Arendt, and Judith Plaskow, The Blessing and the Curse offers a new way to think about what it means to be Jewish in the modern world.

Whether you're a literary enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone interested in exploring the complexities of Jewish identity, this book is sure to captivate and inspire.

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