The Book of Daniel by E. L. Doctorow
"The Book of Daniel" is a semi-fictional novel that explores the lives of the Isaacson family, specifically focusing on the children, Daniel and Susan, after their parents, accused of being Communists, are executed. The narrative is a combination of historical fiction and a political commentary, providing a deep exploration of the Red Scare in the United States during the Cold War era. The novel is a critical examination of social, political, and familial dynamics in a time of national fear and paranoia.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 303-320
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Il Libro Di Daniel
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 81st on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)