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- catalog abstract ""By examining both the spiritual and literary elements that make works such as My Name Is Asher Lev (1972) best-sellers, this Critical Companion helps readers gain an appreciation for the considerable literary achievements of Chaim Potok. A close reading is given for each of Potok's eight novels, including his most recent novel set in the Korean War, I Am the Clay (1992). A full chapter on each title examines character and plot development, major themes, and stylistic features. A discussion of the historical context as well as a close critical reading further enhances the understanding the appreciation of each work."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12049057.
- catalog created "2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2000.".
- catalog description ""By examining both the spiritual and literary elements that make works such as My Name Is Asher Lev (1972) best-sellers, this Critical Companion helps readers gain an appreciation for the considerable literary achievements of Chaim Potok. A close reading is given for each of Potok's eight novels, including his most recent novel set in the Korean War, I Am the Clay (1992). A full chapter on each title examines character and plot development, major themes, and stylistic features. A discussion of the historical context as well as a close critical reading further enhances the understanding the appreciation of each work."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-150) and index.".
- catalog description "The life of Chaim Potok -- Chaim Potok's literary heritage and achievements -- The Chosen (1967) -- The Promise (1969) -- My Name is Asher Lev (1972) -- In the Beginning (1975) -- The Book of Lights (1981) -- Davita's Harp (1985) -- The Gift of Asher Lev (1990) -- I Am the Clay (1992).".
- catalog extent "xi, 154 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Chaim Potok.".
- catalog identifier "0313311811 (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Chaim Potok.".
- catalog isPartOf "Critical companions to popular contemporary writers, 1082-4979".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press,".
- catalog relation "Chaim Potok.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "813/.54 21".
- catalog subject "Jewish fiction History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "Jews in literature.".
- catalog subject "Judaism and literature United States History 20th century.".
- catalog subject "PS3566.O69 Z88 2000".
- catalog subject "Potok, Chaim Criticism and interpretation.".
- catalog tableOfContents "The life of Chaim Potok -- Chaim Potok's literary heritage and achievements -- The Chosen (1967) -- The Promise (1969) -- My Name is Asher Lev (1972) -- In the Beginning (1975) -- The Book of Lights (1981) -- Davita's Harp (1985) -- The Gift of Asher Lev (1990) -- I Am the Clay (1992).".
- catalog title "Chaim Potok : a critical companion / Sanford Sternlicht.".
- catalog type "Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".