| The Smile of the Lamb Contributor(s): Grossman, David (Author), Rosenberg, Betsy (Translator) |
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ISBN: 031242096X ISBN-13: 9780312420963 Publisher: St. Martin's Press OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: In a chorus of voices "The Smile of the Lamb" tells the story of Uri, an idealistic young Israeli soldier serving in an army unit in the small Palestinian village of Andal, in the occupied territories, and his relationship with Khilmi, a nearly blind old Palestinian storyteller. Gradually as the violent reality of the occupation that infects both the occupier and the occupied alike merges with the old man's stories, Uri, captivated by Khilmi's wisdom, tries to solve the riddles and deceits that make up his life. Originally published in Hebrew in 1983, "The Smile of the Lamb" is a novel of disillusionment and a piercing examination of injustice and dishonesty. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | War & Military |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 90003873 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.70 lbs) 325 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a chorus of voices David Grossman's The Smile of the Lamb tells the story of Uri, an idealistic young Israeli soldier serving in an army unit in the small Palestinian village of Andal, in the occupied territories, and his relationship with Khilmi, a nearly blind old Palestinian storyteller. Gradually as the violent reality of the occupation that infects both the occupier and the occupied alike merges with the old man's stories, Uri, captivated by Khilmi's wisdom, tries to solve the riddles and deceits that make up his life. Originally published in Hebrew in 1983, The Smile of the Lamb is a novel of disillusionment and a piercing examination of injustice and dishonesty. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rosenberg, Betsy: - In 2000, Betsy Rosenberg received the Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation for translating Duel from the original Hebrew into English. In their review, the award committee said, "Duel is quirky, compassionate and beautifully edited . . . Grossman deals with values that are not often discussed today. In a lively natural translation, this original book is unforgettable."Grossman, David: - David Grossman has received several international awards for his writing, including the Premio Grinzane and the Premio Mondelo for The Zigzag Kid. He is the author of several novels and children's books, and a play. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and children. |