Aspirational Marines and Jewish Heroes: Battle Cry and the Emergence of Leon Uris.
The article discusses the significance of Leon Uris's debut novel, "Battle Cry," in American Jewish literature and its portrayal of Jewish characters in the context of war. Uris's work is analyzed for its depiction of aspiration, struggle, and heroism among ordinary people, particularly Jewish chara...
| Publicado en: | Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies Vol. 42; no. 3; pp. 80 - 105 |
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Purdue University Press
2024
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| Sumario: | The article discusses the significance of Leon Uris's debut novel, "Battle Cry," in American Jewish literature and its portrayal of Jewish characters in the context of war. Uris's work is analyzed for its depiction of aspiration, struggle, and heroism among ordinary people, particularly Jewish characters. The article highlights Uris's sensitivity to the feelings of his characters and the social and psychological insight he demonstrated in his writing. Despite criticisms of Uris's work, the article suggests that his impact on public opinion and his exploration of vulnerability and precarity remain relevant in the twenty-first century. |
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