The Victim
The Victim by Saul Bellow is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on November 30, 2010. This 272-page work is presented in English and explores the life of Asa Leventhal, a young man navigating the complexities of New York City during a sweltering heat wave. As he grapples with his own insecurities, Leventhal encounters a stranger in the park who accuses him of ruining his life, drawing him into a web of paranoia and self-doubt.
Readers will find a unique noir narrative that delves into themes of discrimination and social dynamics. The story unfolds as Leventhal’s attempts to escape the oppressive heat lead him into a psychological struggle, reflecting broader societal issues. This edition also includes an introduction by National Book Award winner Norman Rush, adding further context to Bellow’s exploration of human experience and existential angst.
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“The best novel to come out of America—or England—for a generation.” —V.S. Pritchett, The New York Review of Books
A Penguin Classic
In this unique noir masterpiece by the incomparable Saul Bellow, a young man is sucked into the mysterious, heat-filled vortex of New York City. Asa Leventhal, a temporary bachelor with his wife away on a visit to her mother, attempts to find relief from a Gotham heat wave, only to be accosted in the park by a down-at-the-heels stranger who accuses Leventhal of ruining his life. Unable to shake the stranger loose, Leventhal is led by his own self-doubts and suspicions into a nightmare of paranoia and fear.
This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by National Book Award winner Norman Rush.
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