Saul Bellow

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His Barbed Behind: Mr. Sammler’s Planet and Its Critics

Sapir · 1 Nov

Saul Bellow's 1970 novel, *Mr.

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Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Abraham Socher reflects on the notion of "golus" (exile) through his personal anecdotes and observations in Pico-Robertson and Beachwood, two vibrant Jewish communities.

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How Jewish was J.D. Salinger?

Stephen B. Shepard in Forward · 11 Sep

J.D. Salinger's Jewish identity is a complex topic, shaped largely by his family background and personal journey.

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Our Favorite Biographies

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Jul

Commentary Magazine writers discuss their favorite biographies, offering insights into the lives of Churchill, Truman, Tolstoy, Dickens, and more.

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God, How We Miss Saul Bellow

David Mikics in Tablet · 5 Apr

Saul Bellow, a celebrated late-20th-century American writer, is being overlooked in universities due to views of being out-of-date and conservative.

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Florida district pulls many Jewish and Holocaust books, including Saul Bellow’s ‘Herzog’ and ‘Black, White and Jewish’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 21 Dec 2023

The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual content in schools.

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Finding Gold

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 1 Dec 2023

Herbert Gold, a prolific and versatile author who recently passed away at the age of ninety-nine, was known for his diverse range of writing including essays, poetry, and fiction.

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August Beach Reads

Marco Roth in Tablet · 15 Aug 2023

This article provides a list of recommended beach reads.

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Nobody’s Fool

Julian Levinson in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

"Nobody's Fool" is a bilingual edition of Isaac Bashevis Singer's signature short story, Gimpel the Fool, featuring Singer's original Yiddish text, Saul Bellow's famous 1953 translation, and a new translation by David Stromberg.

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Houdini, J.D. Salinger and Elvis: Your ideas for our list of Jews who made history

Matthew Litman in Forward · 12 Jan 2023

The Forward recently published a list of the 125 most influential American Jews since its launch in 1897.

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Prophetic Fervor and the Jewish Writer

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

This text explores the connection between prophetic fervor and Jewish writers.

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Saul Bellow: ‘Something to Remember Me By’

Sapir · 1 Aug 2022

Saul Bellow's story "Something to Remember Me By" is a fictional account that draws inspiration from his own life.

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Is Mr. Sammler’s Planet Still Part of the Literary Cosmos?

Howard Jacobson in Tablet · 22 Jul 2021

The author reflects on their first trip to New York in 1985 and recalls a conversation overheard between their agent and Saul Bellow, the acclaimed writer.

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Adonis in Jerusalem

Paul Berman in Tablet · 22 Jan 2020

Adonis, a prolific poet born in Syria and residing in France, published a poem titled "Jerusalem" that delves into the city's themes, reflecting anger towards the oppressive sky symbolizing religious oppression and political issues, particularly related to Israel.

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Bellow in Jerusalem

Paul Berman in Tablet · 21 Jan 2020

"To Jerusalem and Back" by Saul Bellow is a memoir of his time in Israel, reflecting on the city's blend of reality and literary influence, mirroring earlier writers like Pierre Loti and Chateaubriand.

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“He Called Me Jim”

Steven J. Zipperstein in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

The text discusses the life and work of James Atlas, a literary biographer who delves into his experiences writing biographies of famous figures like Saul Bellow and Delmore Schwartz.

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“Love Between Writers”: Saul Bellow and Bette Howland

Jacob Howland in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

The relationship between Jewish writers Saul Bellow and Bette Howland is explored in this text that delves into their deep emotional connection, marked by their shared experiences as writers.

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Some Kind of Genius

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

Adina Hoffman's biography "Some Kind of Genius" delves into the complex life of Ben Hecht, a multifaceted personality known as a playwright, journalist, and screenwriter in Hollywood's golden era.

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Books vs. Children

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

The discussion delves into the tension between writers and their children, highlighted through anecdotes about Saul Bellow's family dynamics.

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Bellow, His Biographers, and the “Quivering Schmucks”

David Mikics in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Nov 2018

Zachary Leader's biography, "The Life of Saul Bellow: Love and Strife, 1965-2005," delves into the intense adoration and obsession that some fans, like Barney Singer and Louis Gallo, had for Saul Bellow, often mimicking his style and personas from his novels.

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Tweets and Bellows

Rich Cohen in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

In "Tweets and Bellows," the discussion revolves around the importance of writing and literature in regaining control of narratives and accessing the deeper parts of the mind.

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Bellow, Broadway Billy, and American Jewry

Ruth R. Wisse in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

The text discusses Saul Bellow's inspiration for his novella "The Bellarosa Connection," which was sparked by a story about Broadway impresario Billy Rose saving a man during the Holocaust but never acknowledging it.

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God and America and Philip Roth

Paul Berman in Tablet · 23 May 2018

Philip Roth, known as the most secular of the late 20th-century American literary giants alongside Updike and Bellow, initially showed little interest in metaphysical or transcendental questions in his works which focused on psychological realism.

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Jokes: A Genre of Thought

Joseph Epstein in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, and criticism found in Jewish thought.

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Saul Bellow’s Favorite Chicago Mayor Wasn’t Richard Daley or Rahm Emanuel. It Was Teddy Kollek.

David Mikics in Tablet · 6 Jun 2016

Saul Bellow, the renowned writer, had a deep respect and admiration for Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem, whom he considered a captivating and influential political figure.

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