Philip Roth [DAISY talking book] : a counterlife

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Author:

Nadel, Ira Bruce 1943- author.

Publication Date:

2022

Publication Information:

Toronto, Ontario : CELA, 2022.

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (31hrs., 37min.) sound, : 4 3/4 in..

ISBN:

9781039587380

Abstract:

"This account of Philip Roth traces the psychological and artistic origins of his creative life. It examines the major events of his career, while identifying a series of personal themes in his writing, from his relationship with Judaism to family, marriage, Eastern Europe and America. It addresses his private challenges from romance and health, to surviving as a writer burdened with success"

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Simon Curwen.

Contents:

Newark, Newark -- Declaration of Independence -- An education in intensity -- "Walked out on the platinum!" or New York, New York -- Portnoy : let it rip! -- Jewish wheaties -- Travels with Kafka -- Supercarnal productions -- Thinking in straight lines -- "Psychoanalysis and laxatives" or democracy in America -- Quintet or the Jersey style -- Coda: "It's a miserable life".

Technical Details:

Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.

Accessibility Note:

DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps. Search and access by headings and pages.

Personal Subject:

Roth, Philip.

Subject Term:

Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.

Jewish authors -- United States -- Biography.

Genre:

Talking books.

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