Postmodern Love in the Contemporary Jewish Imagination: Negotiating Spaces and Identities

This book offers a radical critique of contemporary Israeli and diaspora fiction by major writers of the generation after Amos Oz and Philip Roth, positing global, transnational identities instead of the bipolar Israel/diaspora model. It explores common themes and concerns between these authors and their Israeli counterparts, highlighting the crises of home, nation, historical destiny, and collective memory in contemporary secular Jewish culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Offering a profound and thought-provoking critique of contemporary Israeli and diaspora fiction written by prominent authors of the generation following Amos Oz and Philip Roth, this book delves into profound questions about the formation of identity within Jewish spaces in the twenty-first century. It challenges the traditional binary model of Israel and the diaspora and proposes a more global and transnational perspective.

The chapters of the book bring together renowned authors like Jonathan Safran Foer, Nicole Krauss, Michael Chabon, and Nathan Englander, who are known for their exceptional literary prowess, with their Israeli counterparts Zeruya Shalev, Eshkol Nevo, and Etgar Keret. Through a postmodern lens, the book explores the common themes and concerns shared by these authors, highlighting their preoccupation with failed marriages, failed ideals, and the crises of home, nation, historical destiny, and collective memory within contemporary secular Jewish culture.

At times, the critique offered in this book is provocative, challenging established narratives and perspectives. At other times, it is iconoclastic, offering fresh and unconventional insights. Regardless of the tone, this innovative study is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish culture and identity today. Whether scholars, students, or simply passionate readers, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that will deepen our understanding of the complex and multifaceted world of Jewish literature and culture.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032135045