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Philip Roth: Portnoy’s Complaint

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

"Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth is a groundbreaking novel that merges Jewish stand-up comedy with literature.

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Portnoy's Complaint at 50 featuring Brett Ashley Kaplan, Warren Hoffman, Josh Lambert & Jeremy Shere and produced by the Association for Jewish Studies

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 19 Jun 2019

Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling a tale of Alexander Portnoy, a Jewish man grappling with his identity and pushing against societal constraints, particularly his domineering mother.

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Disgruntled Ode

Jake Marmer in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

The author of the text reflects on their early years in a Soviet Jewish household, disconnected from their Jewish heritage, but finding solace in Jewish literature which offered a connection to their roots.

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A Philip Roth Bonus Minisode

Unorthodox · 5 Jun 2018

This episode of Unorthodox features a discussion about the literary legacy and complex Jewish identity of the late Philip Roth, exploring his influence on both literature and Jewish culture.

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Philip Roth Dies, And Part Of Our America Dies With Him

Forward · 23 May 2018

The article reflects on the impact of Philip Roth's death on the Jewish American literary landscape, highlighting the significance of his works like "Portnoys Complaint," "American Pastoral," "The Plot Against America," "Sabbath's Theater," and "Goodbye, Columbus."

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How Philip Roth Made a Jewish American Writer of Me

Ruby Namdar in Tablet · 23 May 2018

This article reflects on the transformative impact of Philip Roth on the author's identity as a Jewish American writer.

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Portnoy and I: Philip Roth's Great American Moment

Tel Aviv Review · 12 May 2017

Bernard Avishai reflects on his book "Promiscuous: 'Portnoy's Complaint and Our Doomed Pursuit of Happiness," exploring how Philip Roth's famous novel impacted his life and those of many Americans.