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Amos Oz
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EAN: 9780099754015
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EAN: 9780099754015
Published: 7 Aug 1997
Jerusalem 1947. British soldiers patrol the streets, and bullets and bombs are a nightly occurrence. Caught up in the fervour and unrest against the occupying forces, 12-year old Proffy dreams of being an underground fighter. But some of his dreams are less heroic. Temptation lurks everywhere for the youth who wants to be a man - and betrayal not far behind.
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Countries need writers as their voices of conscience; few have them. Israel has Oz
- Washington Post
One of the greatest prose writers in contemporary fiction
- The Times
Amos Oz is a great writer because he tells stories about real people in a way that no one else can
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He has that mixture of lyrical intensity, utter seriousness and capacity for describing life in a few words which characterises some of the best Russian authors
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There are times when you are reminded what it means to be in the presence of a genius...with Amos Oz you have to add wisdom and hope too
- Scotsman
Born in Jerusalem in 1939, Amos Oz is the internationally acclaimed author of many novels and essay collections, translated into 30 languages. He has received several international awards, including the Prix Femina, the Israel Prize and the Frankfurt Peace Prize. He lives in Arad, Israel.
