Elsewhere, Perhaps

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Elsewhere, Perhaps (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)

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Reuven Harish (originally Harismann), the most complex figure in the book, who seems to assume many different character roles. This diversity may be governed by the intellectual distance that separates him from the simpler, earthier image of most of the other characters. He is not only a poet but also a principal teacher responsible for the educational program within the kibbutz. A second aspect of Harish’s existence is his function as guide for tourists who visit Kibbutz Metsudat Ram. Through Harish, the novel reveals the totality not only of the social...

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• Amos Oz (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
• Amos Oz (Short Fiction)