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Postwar · Novel

Sabbath’s Theater

by Philip Roth. A major work by Philip Roth exploring identity, sexuality, American life; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

Date
1995
Origin
United States
Era
Postwar
Genre
Novel
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

Why it matters

A major work by Philip Roth exploring identity, sexuality, American life; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included in the collection on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.