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Bernard Malamud

A concise guide to Bernard Malamud's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Bernard Malamud (1914–1986) was a novelist and screenwriter whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Fixer, A New Life, The Natural, and The Magic Barrel. Key themes include Jewish identity and moral responsibility, suffering and redemption, and community, failure, and compassion.

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Begin with The Fixer.

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