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Literary Fiction· United States

Herzog

by Saul Bellow
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1964352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Herzog by Saul Bellow is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1964. Moses Herzog, a twice-divorced university professor in a state of emotional crisis, writes letters—to the living, the dead, the famous, the anonymous—in Bellow's finest and funniest novel. Herzog is simultaneously a portrait of male intellectual crisis and a meditation on the life of the mind in modern America. Themes of intellectual life, crisis, marriage run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1964.

Book Details

AuthorSaul Bellow
Published1964
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages352
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140189726
Editorial Score43/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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196421
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herzog about?

Moses Herzog, a twice-divorced university professor in a state of emotional crisis, writes letters—to the living, the dead, the famous, the anonymous—in Bellow's finest and funniest novel. Herzog is simultaneously a portrait of male intellectual crisis and a meditation on the life of the mind in modern America.

Who wrote Herzog?

Herzog was written by Saul Bellow, from United States. First published in 1964.

What awards has Herzog won?

Herzog has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1964.

Is Herzog worth reading?

Herzog is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in intellectual life, crisis, marriage.

Where can I buy Herzog?

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What category is Herzog?

Herzog is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Herzog from?

Herzog originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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