The Book of Daniel (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: E. L. Doctorow
- First Published: 1971
- Type of Work: Novel
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: History, 1960’s, United States or Americans, Parents and children, Politics, Identity
- Locales: New York
The Book of Daniel is in many ways a political mystery story. As young children, Daniel and his sister lose their parents. Condemned as spies and betrayed by members of their own family, Daniel's parents are martyrs in the view of the Left, which is sure they are innocent. As far as Daniel is concerned, however, his parents abandoned him, and he is doubtful that they understood the implications of their actions or how much their behavior actually played into the hands of the government that executed them.
Daniel finds it both fascinating and frustrating to try to piece...
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