The Victim by Saul Bellow
The novel centers on Asa Leventhal, a magazine editor in New York City, who encounters an old acquaintance, Kirby Allbee, who blames him for his misfortunes. As Allbee's accusations and demands intensify, Leventhal becomes increasingly entangled in a psychological struggle, questioning his own sense of guilt and responsibility. The story delves into themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships, exploring how external pressures and internal conflicts shape one's actions and self-perception.
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- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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