Indignation by Philip Roth
Set in 1951, the story follows Marcus Messner, a diligent and principled young man from Newark, New Jersey, who escapes his overbearing father's anxieties by enrolling at a conservative college in Ohio. As Marcus navigates the challenges of academic life, social expectations, and romantic entanglements, he finds himself increasingly at odds with the institution's rigid norms and his own internal conflicts. His struggle for independence and identity unfolds against the backdrop of the Korean War, ultimately leading to unforeseen and tragic consequences.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Indignação
- Ogorčenost
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