Philip Roth: The American Trilogy 1997-2000 (Loa #220): American Pastoral / I Married a Communist / The Human Stain

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Exploring profound themes of identity, betrayal, and societal upheaval, this volume presents the American Trilogy, a landmark in contemporary literature. In American Pastoral, Swede Levov's idyllic life shatters due to his daughter's radical actions. I Married a Communist delves into the life of radio star Ira Ringold, whose marriage leads to his downfall amid anti-Communist sentiment. The Human Stain follows Coleman Silk, a professor whose forced retirement stems from false accusations of racism, revealing deeper truths about his life and the cultural climate of the time.