A.B. Yehoshua, Amos Oz, David Grossman and Meir Shalev: these literary giants have shaped the character of modern Israeli literature in the Post-Holocaust era. In doing so, they have also shared with the world their insights on the character of the nation and its people, sometimes to acclaim, sometimes to criticism. Our class will explore the content and style of each author with sample readings available. We’ll look for common threads and messages in such works as Journey to the End of the Millennium, A Tale of Love and Darkness, Journey to the End of the Land, and Blue Mountain, all the time appreciating the unique qualities of each author.