Roth, Henry
Call it Sleep (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141188652
- author:
- Roth, Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Schearl arrives in America in his mother's arms. Waiting for them is a father and husband consumed by frustration and a labyrinth of language and asphalt - New York City at the turn of the century. As David navigates his father's anger and this alien world, he begins to glimpse deeper mysteries. The ancient and enduring quality of Jewish tradition, the shadow and the light of human desire, the reasons why people seek refuge in another land - all these themes are woven into a powerful narrative that explores the complexities of family life, identity, and belonging. This is a masterful work of modernist writing, one that captures the colour and sound of a bygone era with remarkable precision. One of the most striking aspects of Call It Sleep is its portrayal of the child's experience - the innocence, the confusion, the fear and the joy that accompany growth and displacement. A deeply moving and thought-provoking novel, this book is a triumph of storytelling.
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