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“Countries need writers as their voices of conscience; few have them. Israel has Oz.” — Washington PostThe year is 1947: the last days of the British mandate in Palestine. Twelve-year-old Proffy, indoctrinated by his patriotic father and a zealous Bible teacher, dreams of dying heroically in battle, fighting for the creation of a Jewish state. Then he meets and befriends a kindly British soldier who shares with Proffy a love of language and the Bible. Accused of treason for the friendship, Proffy must learn the true nature of loyalty and betrayal. Panther in the Basement is a rich tapestry of character and political intrigue set against the birth of modern Israel.“Insightful, inventive, and lyrical.” — New York Times Book Review
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Panther in the Basement, Amos Oz
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- Released
- 1998
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amos Oz
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN10
- 0156006308
- ISBN13
- 9780156006309
- Series
- First published
- 1995
- Original title
- Panter be-martef
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- “Countries need writers as their voices of conscience; few have them. Israel has Oz.” — Washington PostThe year is 1947: the last days of the British mandate in Palestine. Twelve-year-old Proffy, indoctrinated by his patriotic father and a zealous Bible teacher, dreams of dying heroically in battle, fighting for the creation of a Jewish state. Then he meets and befriends a kindly British soldier who shares with Proffy a love of language and the Bible. Accused of treason for the friendship, Proffy must learn the true nature of loyalty and betrayal. Panther in the Basement is a rich tapestry of character and political intrigue set against the birth of modern Israel.“Insightful, inventive, and lyrical.” — New York Times Book Review