Agnon, S.
Only Yesterday
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691181004
- author:
- Agnon, S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.97 x 5.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A major work of world literature, Only Yesterday tells the story of a man who immigrates to Palestine with the Second Aliya. The novel explores the complexities of human existence through the life of Isaac Kumer, who becomes disillusioned with his Zionist ideals and finds himself in a land torn between idealism and practicality. As Isaac navigates his new surroundings, he faces challenges that lead him astray from his original intentions. His experiences take him from secular Jaffa to ultra-orthodox Jerusalem, where he marries a religious woman after being rejected by his worldly girlfriend. The novel's surreal and dreamlike quality is evident in its depiction of Isaac's actions, such as writing "Crazy Dog" on the back of a stray animal. Through Isaac's story, Agnon raises questions about the nature of human existence and the complexities of identity. This thought-provoking novel offers a fascinating exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of Israel's founding society.
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