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    The document provides details about the novel American Pastoral by Philip Roth, published in 1997. It explores the development of American history from the late 1940s through the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing the transformation of America and depicting political and social truths of the time. The story follows Nathan Zuckerman and Seymour "Swede" Levov and examines themes of betrayal, political unrest, family, and what it means to understand people. Roth aimed to portray the anger felt by some Americans during the Vietnam War era. The novel won several awards and was praised by critics.

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    The document provides details about the novel American Pastoral by Philip Roth, published in 1997. It explores the development of American history from the late 1940s through the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing the transformation of America and depicting political and social truths of the time. The story follows Nathan Zuckerman and Seymour "Swede" Levov and examines themes of betrayal, political unrest, family, and what it means to understand people. Roth aimed to portray the anger felt by some Americans during the Vietnam War era. The novel won several awards and was praised by critics.

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    The document provides details about the novel American Pastoral by Philip Roth, published in 1997. It explores the development of American history from the late 1940s through the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing the transformation of America and depicting political and social truths of the time. The story follows Nathan Zuckerman and Seymour "Swede" Levov and examines themes of betrayal, political unrest, family, and what it means to understand people. Roth aimed to portray the anger felt by some Americans during the Vietnam War era. The novel won several awards and was praised by critics.

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    Philip Roth, American Pastoral (1997)

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    PHILIP ROTH, AMERICAN

    PASTORAL (1997)
    “The fact remains that getting people right is not what
    living is all about anyway. It’s getting them wrong that
    is living, getting them wrong and wrong and wrong and
    then, on careful reconsideration, getting them wrong
    again. That’s how we know we’re alive: we’re wrong.”
    AMERICAN PASTORAL IS A NOVEL WRITTEN BY PHILIP ROTH AND
    WAS PUBLISHED IN 1997. IT IS THE TWENTY-SECOND NOVEL BY THE
    AUTHOR. THE STORY EXPLORES THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN
    HISTORY SINCE THE LATE YEARS OF THE 1940S TO THE SOCIAL
    COMMOTIONS OF DURING THE 1960S AND EARLY YEARS OF 1970S.
    IRRESPECTIVE OF HOW TIME FLIES, THE 1960S AND 1970S MARK AN
    ERA OF FASCINATION IN AMERICAN HISTORY. THIS NOVEL
    SHOWCASES THE TRANSFORMATION OF AMERICA AND DEPICTS THE
    TRUTHS OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC LIFE THAT ARE STILL A REALITY
    IN THE POSTMODERN ERA.
    Roth also wanted to write the story to display
    how angry some Americans were with the
    USA’s involvement in the Vietnam War and
    how this radicalized them politically. The
    book was received well by critics and fans
    alike. In fact, The Times commented that
    American Pastoral was a 'magnificent novel'.
    The novel also won the Pulitzer Prize for
    Fiction, New York Times 10 Best Books of the
    Year and the New Jersey Notable Book Award.
    AMERICAN PASTORAL
    CHARACTER LIST
    • Nathan Zuckerman
    • Seymour "Swede" Levov
    • Meredith "Merry" Levov
    • Dawn Dwyer
    • Jerry Levov
    • Sheila Salzman
    • Rita Cohen
    • Angela Davis
    • Lou Levov
    AMERICAN PASTORAL THEMES
    • Betrayal
    • Loneliness
    • Political Unrest
    • Rebellion
    • Past and Future
    • Religion and Worship
    • Guilt and Blame
    • Picture of America
    • Family
    • Language and Communication
    • Writing and Literature
    "You get them wrong before you meet them, while you're anticipating meeting them; you get them wrong while you're
    with them; and then you go home to tell somebody else about the meeting and you get them all wrong again. Since the
    same generally goes for them with you, the whole thing is really a dazzling illusion. . . The fact remains that getting
    people right is now what living is all about anyway. It's getting them wrong that is living, getting them wrong and wrong
    and wrong and then, on careful reconsideration, getting them wrong again. That's how we know we're alive: we're wrong.
    Maybe the best thing would be to forget being right or wrong about people and just go along for the ride. But if you can
    do that -- well, lucky you."

    Seymour

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