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Literary Fiction· Israel

The Lover

by A. B. Yehoshua
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1977Hebrew
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About This Book

The Lover by A. B. Yehoshua is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1977. The Lover is a novel by A. B. Yehoshua that explores the complexities of love and relationships against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through multiple perspectives, the novel examines the intersecting lives of its characters, revealing the personal and political tensions that define them. It is praised for its rich character development and its nuanced portrayal of Israeli society. Themes of love, conflict, identity run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorA. B. Yehoshua
Published1977
Country of Origin🇮🇱 Israel
LanguageHebrew
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780156539128
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

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

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Country of Origin

🇮🇱 Israel

This book is part of Israel's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lover about?

The Lover is a novel by A. B. Yehoshua that explores the complexities of love and relationships against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through multiple perspectives, the novel examines the intersecting lives of its characters, revealing the personal and political tensions that define them. It is praised for its rich character development and its nuanced portrayal of Israeli society.

Who wrote The Lover?

The Lover was written by A. B. Yehoshua, from Israel. First published in 1977.

What awards has The Lover won?

The Lover has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Lover worth reading?

The Lover is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, conflict, identity.

Where can I buy The Lover?

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What category is The Lover?

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

What country is The Lover from?

The Lover originates from Israel's literary tradition. Explore more books from Israel on our country page.

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