{"product_id":"chaim-potok-sanford-v-sternlicht-9780313311819","title":"Chaim Potok: A Critical Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the publication of his first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e, Chaim Potok has been regarded as one of the most important Jewish-American writers of our time. In that 1967 landmark work, in its sequel \u003ci\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/i\u003e (1969), and in the other works that followed, Potok has explored the conflict between Jewish values and the secular American culture against which these enlightening stories are set. This full-length critical study introduces students to the powerful fiction of Potok. By examining in depth not only the spiritual elements but also the literary components that make works such as \u003ci\u003eMy Name Is Asher Lev\u003c\/i\u003e (1972) best-sellers, this Critical Companion helps readers gain an appreciation for the considerable literary achievements of Potok. A close reading is given for each of Potok's eight novels, including his most recent work set in the Korean War, \u003ci\u003eI Am the Clay\u003c\/i\u003e (1992). A full chapter on each title examines character and plot development, major themes, and stylistic features. A discussion of the historical context as well as a close critical reading further enhances the understanding and appreciation of each work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis Critical Companion provides an up-to-date, detailed biography of Chaim Potok, examining his life as a man, as a rabbi, and as an artist. A literary heritage chapter explores the influences on Potok's writings, both literary and spiritual. This section helps students of all backgrounds understand the basic tenets and the important distinctions within contemporary Judaism. This discussion also examines what it means to be a Jewish-American writer. Full literary analysis of Potok's eight novels is provided, each book with its own chapter. A specially selected bibliography of reviews, criticism, and biographical information completes this volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sanford Sternlicht\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313311811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313311819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.48h x 6.38w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2001 pg. 1798\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2001 pg. 199","brand":"Sanford Sternlicht","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44254717411583,"sku":"9780313311819","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ed4670e9-3c9d-42bf-a1ee-8d2446eeba82.jpg?v=1694613968","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chaim-potok-sanford-v-sternlicht-9780313311819","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}