In a chorus of voices The Smile of the Lamb tells the story of Uri, an idealistic young Israeli soldier serving in an army unit in the small Palestinian village of Andal, in the occupied territories, and his relationship with Khilmi, a nearly blind old Palestinian storyteller. Gradually as the violent reality of the occupation that infects both the occupier and the occupied alike merges with the old man’s stories, Uri, captivated by Khilmi’s wisdom, tries to solve the riddles and deceits that make up his life.
Originally published in Hebrew in 1983, The Smile of the Lamb is a novel of disillusionment and a piercing examination of injustice and dishonesty.
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About the Author:
David Grossman is the author of books of journalism, several children's books, a play, and several novels, including Be My Knife and his essay collection, Death as a Way of Life: Ten Years After Oslo. He lives in Jerusalem.
Language Notes:
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Hebrew
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- PublisherWashington Square Press
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0671750259
- ISBN 13 9780671750251
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages336
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