The Prague Orgy by Philip Roth
A Novella
The novel follows an American writer who travels to Prague in the 1970s to retrieve the unpublished manuscripts of a Yiddish writer. Set against the backdrop of a repressive Communist regime, the protagonist navigates a world of censorship, political oppression, and cultural decay. As he encounters a cast of eccentric and desperate characters, he becomes entangled in their personal dramas and the broader struggle for artistic freedom. The narrative explores themes of identity, exile, and the power of literature in the face of tyranny.
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 86-100
- Original Language
- English
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