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The story explores the poignant love affair between Ilka Weissnix, a Jewish refugee escaping Nazi Europe, and Carter Bayoux, a middle-aged black intellectual in America. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of cultural and racial differences, blending humor and sadness in a narrative that captures the complexities of love and identity during a tumultuous time. Lore Segal's novel delves into themes of displacement, connection, and the human experience amid societal challenges.
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Her First American, Lore Segal
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Her First American
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lore Segal
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781565849495
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story explores the poignant love affair between Ilka Weissnix, a Jewish refugee escaping Nazi Europe, and Carter Bayoux, a middle-aged black intellectual in America. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of cultural and racial differences, blending humor and sadness in a narrative that captures the complexities of love and identity during a tumultuous time. Lore Segal's novel delves into themes of displacement, connection, and the human experience amid societal challenges.