The Pillar of Salt
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Book Overview
Originally published in 1955, The Pillar of Salt the semi-autobiographical novel about a young boy growing up in French colonized Tunisia. To gain access to privileged French society, he must reject his many identities - Jew, Arab, and African. But, on the eve of World War II, he is forced to come to terms with his loyalties and his past
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807083275
ISBN13:9780807083277
Release Date:February 1992
Publisher:Beacon Press
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.91 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
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Fabulous Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a great book about the life of an African Jew covering pre and postwar France. Compelling and thought provoking!
Coming of Age in the Jewish Ghetto of Colonial Tunis
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"Pillar of Salt" is a remarkable autobiographical novel about coming of age in the Jewish ghetto of Tunis during the 1930s and 1940s. Besides providing an enjoyable narrative, Memmi conveys a vivid picture of the impact of French colonialism on Tunisian society in general and on Tunisian Jews in particular. It is a study of multiple alienation, at once from traditional Jewish culture, Tunisian Muslim culture, and French culture. Memmi's work also sheds light on the little known story of the Holocaust in Axis-occupied Tunisia as well as the growth of zionism among North African Jews.This book is a must read for anyone interested in French colonialism, North Africa, and modern Jewish history. It is also simply a good read.
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