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The absorbing first novel by one of Israel's most important and acclaimed contemporary writers focuses on four idealistic early settlers of the modern state of Israel.Set in a small rural village prior to the creation of the State of Israel, this funny and hugely imaginative book paints an extraordinary picture of a small community of Ukrainian immigrants as they pioneer a new life in a new land over three generations. Narrated by Baruch, a grandson of one of the founding fathers of the village, this lyrical novel transcends time and place by touching on issues of universal relevance, showcasing the skill of a master storyteller who never fails to entertain.
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The Blue Mountain, Meir Shalev
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Blue Mountain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Meir Shalev
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Limited
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN10
- 1841952427
- ISBN13
- 9781841952420
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, 20th century, Jews, Magical Realism, Jewish Literature, Israel, Human Fates, Palestine, Colonization, settlement, Israeli Literature
- First published
- 1988
- Original title
- Roman rusi
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The absorbing first novel by one of Israel's most important and acclaimed contemporary writers focuses on four idealistic early settlers of the modern state of Israel.Set in a small rural village prior to the creation of the State of Israel, this funny and hugely imaginative book paints an extraordinary picture of a small community of Ukrainian immigrants as they pioneer a new life in a new land over three generations. Narrated by Baruch, a grandson of one of the founding fathers of the village, this lyrical novel transcends time and place by touching on issues of universal relevance, showcasing the skill of a master storyteller who never fails to entertain.