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Philip Roth On The Humbling, The Internet, And Nora Roberts

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First Posted: 10-23-09 11:32 AM   |   Updated: 10-23-09 11:48 AM

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The Wall Street Journal:

At 76, Mr. Roth continues to explore the themes that have defined his work: the eroding of family ties; man's struggle with depression and loneliness as he ages; and the expectations that frame and inevitably isolate sexual partners. Although a British gaming company placed him among the favorites for this year's Nobel Prize, he didn't win. "I don't expect anything from them," he says. "And they usually reward my expectation."

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At 76, Mr. Roth continues to explore the themes that have defined his work: the eroding of family ties; man's struggle with depression and loneliness as he ages; and the expectations that frame and in...
At 76, Mr. Roth continues to explore the themes that have defined his work: the eroding of family ties; man's struggle with depression and loneliness as he ages; and the expectations that frame and in...
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- booker52 I'm a Fan of booker52 24 fans permalink
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To say that Jame Patterson and Nora Roberts aren't writers is like saying the Pope isn't catholic. I enjoy their books and a number of other fiction writers. I can say I have never read any of this author's book. I don't feel I have missed out. They sound depressing and I read to escape and enjoy the story. I like all kinds of reading material, his aren't on my list.

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- ImissBush I'm a Fan of ImissBush 35 fans permalink
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maybe obama will loan him his

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:17 PM on 10/24/2009

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