Über die Wahrheit zu schreiben, ist eine Art, zu kämpfen. Indem man eine Geschichte erzählt, ordnet man die Welt neu, Ängste und Gefühle der Machtlosigkeit können überwunden werden. Grossman analysiert in diesem Buch, wofür sein eigenes Schaffen gut war, wie er erreicht hat, sein Land Israel nicht nur als Opfer und in dem Feind auch den Menschen zu sehen.

Vorwort
Essays on politics and literature from one of world literature's most respected voices.

Autorentext

David Grossman is the author of five novels as well as two groundbreaking works of journalism, THE YELLOW WIND and SLEEPING ON A WIRE; several children's books; and a play. His most recent novel was THE ZIGZAG KID. He lives in Jerusalem.

Klappentext

Essays on politics and literature from one of world literature's most respected voices. 'The bravest and most clear-headed interpreter of the Israeli-Palestinian divide' Observer 'The most honest, soul-searching book yet written by an Israeli - or, for that matter, by a Palestinian - on an agony that neither of them alone can bring to an end' L.A. Times Throughout his career, David Grossman has been a voice for peace and reconciliation between Israel and its Arab citizens and neighbours. In five new essays on politics and literature in Israel today, he addresses the conscience of a country that has lost faith in its leaders and its ideals. This collection includes an already-famous speech that Grossman delivered in the presence of Ehud Olmert, attacking Olmert's policies and his prosecution of Israel's disastrous Lebanon war in 2006, the war that took the life of Grossman's 20-year-old son Uri. Moving, humane, clear-sighted, and courageous, these essays on literature and the Holocaust, and artistic creation as well as politics and philosophy are a cri de coeur from a calm voice of reason at a time of uncertainty and despair.

Zusammenfassung
Essays on politics and literature from one of world literature's most respected voices.