Literature Library author
Etgar Keret
A concise guide to Etgar Keret's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
IB PRL recommended author
Author overview
Etgar Keret (born 1967) is a poet and playwright whose body of work spans fiction and nonfiction prose. This writing is in Hebrew and associated with Israel. Major works and useful reading starting points include Gaza blues, Suddenly, a knock on the door, The Nimrod Flip-Out, and Kneller's Happy Campers. Key themes include absurdity in everyday life, violence and vulnerability, and family, loneliness, and moral surprise.
Reading pathway
Begin with Gaza blues, then move to Suddenly, a knock on the door, then move to The Nimrod Flip-Out.
Representative starting points
These are Literature Library reading suggestions by an IB PRL author, not titles prescribed by the IB.