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Go to My LibraryA Tale of Love and Darkness (Hebrew Language)
- Language
- Hebrew
- Published in
- Publisher
- Keter
- Pages
- 593
- ISBN
- 9789650710743
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (26)
Other editions

A Tale Of Love And Darkness
2005 • HarperVia
English

A Tale Of Love And Darkness
2005 • HarperCollins
English

A Tale Of Love And Darkness
2004 • HarperVia
English

Tale of Love and Darkness
2004 • Harcourt
English

A Tale of Love and Darkness
2015 • Random House
English

Ιστορία αγάπης και σκότους μυθιστόρημα
2004 • Ekdoseis Kastaniōtē
Modern Greek

Eine Geschichte von Liebe und Finsternis (German Edition)
2009 • Suhrkamp Verlag
German

Eine Geschichte Von Liebe Und Finsternis
2005 • Büchergilde Gutenberg
German

Una historia de amor y oscuridad (Spanish Edition)
2010 • Siruela
Spanish

A Tale Of Love And Darkness (Mandarin Edition) (Chinese Edition)
2014 • Yilin
Chinese

A Tale of Love and Darkness
2016 • Blackstone Audio, Inc.
English

Eine Geschichte Von Liebe Und Finsternis
2004 • Suhrkamp Verlag
German

Una historia d' amor i de foscor
2007 • RBA La Magrana
Catalan

A Tale of Love and Darkness
1651 • Chatto & Windus
English

Una historia de amor y oscuridad (Spanish Edition)
2005 • DEBOLSILLO
Spanish

Opowiesc o milosci i mroku
Polish

Повесть о любви и тьме
2006 • Амфора
Russian

Eine Geschichte von Liebe und Finsternis
2009 • Suhrkamp Verlag KG
German

Priča o ljubavi i tmini
Fraktura Zapresic
Croatian

Opowiesc o milosci i mroku
2016 • Rebis
Polish

Histoire D Amour Et Ten (Folio) (French Edition)
2005 • Gallimard Education
French

story of love and darkness(Chinese Edition)
2007 • Yilin Press
Chinese

Повесть о любви и тьме
2009 • Амфора
Russian

爱与黑暗的故事
2014 • 译林出版社
Chinese

Een verhaal van liefde en duisternis
2019 • De Bezige Bij
Dutch

Tale of Love and Darkness
2005 • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
English
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Amos Oz's memoir is widely praised as a masterful and profoundly moving work, often described as a unique masterpiece. Reviewers consistently highlight the author's beautiful, captivating, and often poetic prose, noting his ability to weave a rich tapestry of personal and historical narrative. The book is lauded for its multi-layered approach, seamlessly blending Oz's coming-of-age story with the broader history of Israel's formation and the experiences of European Jews migrating to the region. Readers found it to be a deeply insightful and emotionally resonant account, offering a window into the author's soul and providing significant historical context about the birth of a nation, its intellectual and cultural landscape, and the complex family dynamics at its heart.
Despite its many strengths, some reviewers found the book to be lengthy, detailed, and occasionally repetitive, with a non-chronological structure that could make the narrative feel slow or rambling. A few critics expressed ideological reservations, suggesting the historical and political portrayal, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, lacked desired objectivity or reflected a specific viewpoint. Concerns were raised about the author's selective detailing of certain events and his framing of the narrative. Additionally, some found the extensive enumeration of names and minor details in parts of the book to be tiresome.
Overall, "A Tale of Love and Darkness" is considered a monumental contribution to literature, offering a deep and intricate exploration of memory, identity, and the intertwined destinies of a family and a nation. It is highly recommended for readers who appreciate richly textured prose, introspective memoirs, and a comprehensive look into the history and culture of Israel. While it demands patience due to its length and detail, those willing to immerse themselves in its complex narrative will likely find it a rewarding and unforgettable reading experience.
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