A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz

Name: A Tale of Love and Darkness
Author: Amos Oz

The novel explores the life of a young boy growing up in Jerusalem during the 1940s and 1950s. The story revolves around the boy's complex relationships with his family members, particularly his mother, who struggles with depression and suicidal tendencies. The narrative delves into themes of love, darkness, and the search for identity amidst the turmoil of war and social change.

By Amos Oz · First published 2004 · Genre: Memoir, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 60 chapters · 263,044 words

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I WAS BORN and bred in a tiny, low-ceilinged ground-floor apartment. My parents slept on a sofa bed that filled their room almost from wall to wall when it was opened up each evening. Early every morning they used to shut away this bed deep into itself, hide the bedclothes in the chest underneath, turn the mattress over, press it all tight shut, and conceal the whole under a light gray cover, then scatter a few embroidered oriental cushions on top, so that all evidence of their night's sleep disappeared... in this way their bedroom also served as study, library, dining room, and living room.

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Memoir — The book is a personal narrative reflecting the author's childhood and family life, detailing his experiences and memories.
Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich and introspective, focusing on character development and thematic depth, typical of literary fiction.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against the backdrop of historical events in Jerusalem during the British Mandate, providing context to the personal story.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey from childhood to adolescence is central to the plot, exploring themes of identity and belonging.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Amos Oz
Date: 2004 CE
Language: English
Genres: Memoir, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Autobiographical Fiction
Length: 263,044 words
Structure: 62 chapters, 2,774 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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