Touch the Water, Touch the Wind
Touch the Water, Touch the Wind by Amos Oz is a First Edition published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich in 1991. This 179-page work presents a narrative set against the backdrop of World War II, focusing on a Jewish mathematician and watchmaker named Pomeranz as he escapes into the forest, leaving behind his wife, Stefa. The story unfolds in the aftermath of the war, exploring their attempts to rebuild their lives in different countries, with Stefa in Stalin’s Russia and Pomeranz in Israel, as they navigate the complexities of love and separation.
Readers will find an intricate tale that delves into themes of family life, marriage, and the impact of historical events on personal relationships. The narrative captures the struggles of individuals seeking refuge from a hostile world, employing a blend of romance and literary elements. With its rich language and evocative storytelling, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of resilience and the human spirit amid the turmoil of the 20th century.
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“A profusion of delightful passages couched in unfailingly lovely language.” — New York Times Book Review
1939. As the Nazis advance into Poland, a Jewish mathematician and watchmaker named Pomeranz escapes into the wintry forest, leaving behind his beautiful, intelligent wife, Stefa. After the war, having evaded the concentration camps, they begin to build new lives, Stefa in Stalin’s Russia and Pomeranz in Israel, where, as they move toward reunion, another war is brewing. An intricate tale of people seeking escape from a hostile world in thrillingly fantastical ways.
“Lyrical . . . Its youthfulness and energy are exhilarating.” — The New Yorker
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