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Nemesis explores the impact of a 1944 polio epidemic on a closely knit, family-oriented Newark community. The children are threatened with maiming, paralysis, lifelong disability, and death.
At the center of Nemesis is a vigorous, dutiful, twenty-three year old playground director Bucky Cantor, a javelin thrower and weightlifter, who is devoted to his charges and disappointed with himself because his weak eyes have excluded him from serving in the war alongside his contemporaries. Focusing on Cantor's dilemmas as polio begins to ravage his playground-and on the everyday realities he faces-Roth examines some of the central themes of pestilence: fear, panic, anger, bewilderment, suffering, and pain.
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When was Nemesis - Philip Roth novel - created?
Nemesis - Philip Roth novel - was created in 2010.
Did Philip Roth marry?
If your talking about the American novelist, Philip Roth, yes. He married Margaret Martinson but, they separated in 1963 and she was killed in a car crash in 1968.
Is there a Hebrew translation of the book Nemesis by Philip Roth?
No, as of 2012, it is only in English and German.
What year was Philip Roth born?
Philip Milton Roth is an American novelist who was born on March 19, 1933 to Bess and Herman Roth, first-generation American parents, in Newark, New Jersey.
What is Veronica Roth's occupation?
Veronica Roth is a/an Novelist, short story writer
What is Philip Roth's birthday?
Philip Roth was born on March 19, 1933.
When was Philip Roth born?
Philip Roth was born on March 19, 1933.
When was A Philip Roth Reader created?
A Philip Roth Reader was created in 1980.
Who wrote Goodbye Columbus?
It was written by Philip Roth.
Does Philip roth have any children?
No, Philip Roth did not have any children. He was married twice but did not have any offspring.
How old is Philip Roth?
Philip Roth is 78 years old (birthdate: March 19, 1933).
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