American Pastoral
by Philip Roth
American Pastoral is a novel by Philip Roth that explores the tumultuous social and political landscape of 1960s America through the life of Seymour 'Swede' Levov, a successful Jewish American businessman. The novel delves into themes of identity, family, and the American Dream, as Swede's seemingly perfect life unravels due to his daughter's radical political activities.
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Houghton Mifflin
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20th Century American Literature Jewish American Fiction Political and Social Commentary Family Drama American Dream Historical Fiction 1960s America Identity and Self-Discovery Cultural Critique Literary Fiction
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