Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Philip Roth: A Counterlife/Philip Roth: The Biography. |
| Authors: |
Meyers, Jeffrey |
| Source: |
Modern Age. Fall2021, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p85-88. 4p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Friendship, Indian women (Asians), Irish authors, Marriage, American authors, Fictional characters, Gossip |
| Abstract: |
The article reviews two biographies of the American author Philip Roth, highlighting their differing approaches and insights into his complex personality and relationships. Ira Nadel's *Philip Roth: A Counterlife* is critiqued for its disorganized structure and superficial analysis, while Blake Bailey's *Philip Roth: The Biography* is praised for its thoroughness and depth, benefiting from Roth's cooperation and access to personal materials. The review discusses Roth's tumultuous marriages, his relationships with women, and his literary legacy, noting both his brilliance and his flaws, including narcissism and a troubled personal life. The article concludes with a mention of controversies surrounding Bailey, emphasizing the need to separate his personal conduct from his work on Roth. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
