Antiquities and Other Stories

"Antiquities" is a strange and compelling new book from one of America's greatest living authors, combining myth,mania,history, and illusion to capture the shifting meanings of the past. It is a warning against the hazards of nostalgia and an invitation to take a longer view of how we got to where we are.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

A Stunning New Book from One of America's Greatest Living Authors


The Times Literary Supplement has hailed a strange and compelling new book from one of America's greatest living authors. Times Literary Supplement describes it as "as cunning and rich as anything Ozick has written." Wall Street Journal praises it as "one of our era's central writers."


About a Man Ensnared by History


Antiquities is a novel that delves into the life of a man caught in the grip of history. It serves as a cautionary tale against the dangers of nostalgia while also offering a more comprehensive perspective on how we arrived at our current place. The New Yorker praises Ozick's prose, stating that it "urges the breathless reader along, her love of language rolling excitedly through her sentences like an ocean wave."


A Memoir About Subtle Anti-Semitism


In 1949, Lloyd Wilkinson Petrie returns as a Trustee to the long-defunct boarding school that he attended as a child. There, he embarks on the task of writing a memoir that explores the subtle anti-Semitism that permeated the school. He also delves into his fascination with the Egyptian archaeological adventures of his distant cousin and the passionate friendship he shared with a boyhood friend named Ben-Zion Elefantin, an enigmatic older pupil.


Weaving Myth and Mania


Through this novella, and the three stories published alongside it, Ozick weaves together myth and mania, history and illusion, to capture the shifting meanings of the past. Her writing is a testament to her exceptional talent and her ability to delve into the depths of human experience.


A Masterful Exploration of the Human Condition


Antiquities is a masterful exploration of the human condition, offering a profound insight into the complexities of memory, identity, and the search for meaning. It is a testament to the enduring power of literature to illuminate the past and shape our understanding of the present.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474623742