In these collection of nonfiction essays Bellow demonstrated his vigilance of and loyalty to his country over a span of 45 years.
In the mid-1970s, Saul Bellow visited Israel. This book presents his account of his time there. Immersing himself in its landscape and culture, he records the opinions, passions and dreams of Israelis of varying viewpoints - from Prime Minister Rabin, novelist Amos Oz and the editor of an Arab-language newspaper to the barber at Bellow's hotel.
Dean Corde is a man of position and authority at a Chicago university. He accompanies his wife to Bucharest where her mother lies dying in a state hospital. As he tries to help her grapple with an unfeeling bureaucracy, Corde is troubled: at home the centre is not holding firm, in Eastern Europe authority is cruel and dehumanising.
Presents a story which belongs to Harry Trellman, an aging, astute businessman who has never belonged anywhere.
Traducere de Radu Lupan Roman distins cu prestigiosul National Book Award Un om suferind, un glumet, un seducator – sint doar citeva dintre multele fete pe care i le putem atribui profesorului Moses Herzog, personajul central din roman. Desi se pare ca intreaga sa viata i se dezintegreaza – scriitor, profesor si tata ratat, parasit de nevasta si tradat de cel mai bun prieten –, Herzog se considera un supravietuitor atit al dezastrelor personale, cit si al epocii in care traieste. Concepe...