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Mordecai Richler
A concise guide to Mordecai Richler's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
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Author overview
Mordecai Richler (1931–2001) was a novelist, playwright, and essayist whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with Canada. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Key themes include Jewish Canadian identity, ambition and social mobility, and satire, family, and cultural belonging.
Reading pathway
Begin with The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.