Just read the book, i found it quite interesting, however, i am curious as to how accurate this book was in describing the birth of israel. First edition, first printing signed by leon uris on a one page souvenir typescript from the book exodus, laid into the book. Leon uris is a storyteller, in a direct line from those men who sat around. The main example of this is his retelling of the story of the refugee ship exodus, which gives the book his title. Exodus, myth and malpractice martin kramer on the middle. Book 1, chapters 15 book 1, chapters 67 book 1, chapter 8 book 1, chapters 910. The monumentally fictional israel that remade american jewry. Leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an american novelist, known for his historical fiction and the deep research that went into his novels. Softening of the back strip edges and bumping to the book corners. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Exodus is the story of the greatest miracle of our time.
Leon uris was a jewish american novelist, bestknown for his works of historical fiction including his bestsellers exodus 1958 and trinity 1976. The novel, published in 1958, popularized the story of israels birth among millions of american readers. This detailed literature summary also contains literary precedents and a free quiz on exodus by leon uris. Both highly celebrated and widely critiqued, exodus explores themes of faith, duty, sacrifice, and. Although published in 1983, the content is current to the present day reader as it chronicles the european antisemitism leading to the exodus in the 19th and 20th century to palestine and the creation of modernday israel. Leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an american author of historical fiction who wrote many bestselling books including exodus published in 1958 and trinity published in 1976. I never expected a book to change my life but this one did.
In uris version, the boat is loaded with children who go on hunger strike and then threaten to commit suicide one an hour until the british relent which they do, allowing the ship to triumphantly sail to haifa. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Exodus by leon uris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book is very good with minor edge wear and previous owners name on front end paper in a good price clipped dust jacket with edge wear, creasing along top edge and chipping with pieces missing at top and bottom of spine.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. His two bestselling books were exodus published in 1958 and trinity published in 1976. Leon uris has 45 books on goodreads with 287938 ratings. All leon uris books are well written deeply informative a superb writter. Leon uris 19242003 was an author of fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays whose works include numerous bestselling novels. An internationally acclaimed novelist for over 30 years, leon uris was the author of battle cry, the angry hills, exodus, mila 18, armageddon, topas qb vii, trinity, the haj, mitla pass, and redemption, and two highly praised works of nonfiction in collaboration with his wife, ireland. Exodus by leon uris 19580617 hardcover january 1, 1958 by leon uris author. Mila 18 by leon uris, 1961, doubleday edition, in english 1st ed. Leon uris once said, my greatest accomplishment is exodus. Leon uris died of kidney failure at his long island home on shelter island in 2003, aged 78.
Here is the tale that swept the world with its fury. The book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus. Pdf exodus book by leon uris free download 608 pages. It tells the story of jews coming back after centuries of abuse, torture and murder, to carve an oasis in the sand with guts and with blood that was how leon uris describes his famous novel exodus about the rebirth of the state of israel. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Exodus is a historical novel in five books concerning the period 194648 during which the modern state of israel was founded in palestine. Buy a cheap copy of exodus by leon uris 1958 first edition book.
His papers can be found at the harry ransom center, university of texas in austin. Kitty fremont, an american nurse who has plunged herself into. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. Having ran away from home at age seventeen, a month after the attack on pearl harbor, to join the marine corps, he based several of his novels on his own experiences in the marines. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 608 pages and is available in paperback format. It explains a great deal about the people of the countries that america and other countries are at war with now. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of exodus by leon uris. Exodus by leon uris and a great selection of related books. Erase just about whatever you remember from the leon uris book, exodus and the eponymous movie made by otto preminger with handsome paul newman as the hero. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of t. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel. The story opens of cyrpus right after world war ii when the british, having declared immigration to palestine illegal, are interning jewish dps in detention camps. In part reads he stepped into the aisel, straightened out his necktie, rolled down his sleeves, and slipped into his jacket. How historically accurate is leon uris novel exodus. Leon uris is a master storyteller and this book is no exception. I recently reread leon uris novel exodus and found it disturbing and unsettling in many ways. His epic exodus 1958 has been translated into over fifty languages. Sure, there was a boat by the name, and yes there were jewish refugees aboard it, who eventually made their way to palestine, but the rest has little to do.
Exodus by leon uris must rank high on any list of the most influential books about the middle east. The foremost literary device that uris uses for this novel is to organize it along the lines of old heroic epic, and. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of. This is a great book and i think everyone should read it. A photographic essay on israel just after its formation, the words being written by leon uris, the author of exodus, and using this novel as a springboard, explores, the then, new country. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1958, and was written by leon uris. Exodus by leon uris book cover, description, publication history.
The 1960 film, based on the book and starring paul newman as ari ben canaan, reached many more millions. Weaving together fact and fiction, history and dramatic storylines, exodus stands today as one of the most influential narratives of the founding of the state of israel. The moment i picked up exodus, i could not put it down. Publication date 1958 topics exodus 1947 ship, jews, holocaust survivors, jewish refugees, juifs publisher garden city, n. Although vintage leon uris, its right in time with todays talk of russia of course the book goes into the soviet union, no longer in power today, but still. Exodus by leon uris ins book trailer jeremy rosenberg. Join the book club conversation and share your thoughts and interpretations. Leon uris did a lot of research for this, and other books, and he is a great writer that sticks to the facts. His two bestselling books were exodus, published in 1958, and trinity, in 1976. Its hard to underestimate the impact of this book along with the paul newman film on a generation of americans and beyond. This ebook features an illustrated biography of leon uris including rare photos from the authors estate. The thirtynine steps full audio book by john buchan fiction duration. Its been a very long time since iv read this book but i do remember floods of tears as leon uris delves very deep into the holocaust the camps in ww2 pre war society the book is harrowing but truthful not for the faint hearted.