Exodus

Exodus

Leon Uris

Exodus (1958), an epic saga about the founding of Israel, inspired by true historical events, follows a group of Jewish refugees in post-World War II Europe as they fight to establish a homeland in Palestine.

The main characters include Ari Ben Canaan, a charismatic Zionist fighter, Kitty Fremont, an American nurse, and refugees such as Dov Landau, a Holocaust survivor, and Karen, a young girl searching for a family.

The story begins in 1947 in Cyprus, where the British authorities have interned Jewish refugees. Ari organizes the escape of 300 children on the ship Exodus, a symbol of resistance, to break the British blockade of Palestine. The novel follows their struggles, including conflicts with the British and Arabs, and internal disagreements within the Zionist movement. Uris describes in detail the historical context, including the Holocaust, the British Mandate, and the Arab revolts, interweaving the characters' personal stories with political turmoil.

Kitty, as a foreigner, gradually comes to understand the Jewish people through her love for Ari and her connection to Karen. Dov, marked by trauma, symbolizes resistance and survival. The novel culminates in the struggle for Israeli independence in 1948, celebrating the strength of the spirit but also depicting the cost of conflict. Uris's style is vivid, with an emphasis on heroism, identity, and sacrifice, although he sometimes idealizes the Zionist struggle. Exodus is a powerful depiction of the struggle for the homeland.

Translation
Vlado Opačić
Editor
Zdravko Židovec
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
21 x 12 cm
Pages total
720
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1982.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

The book consists of two volumes.

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Copy number 1

Exodus
Volume 1
Pages: 370
Condition:Used, excellent condition
Exodus
Volume 2
Pages: 350
Condition:Used, excellent condition

Copy number 2

Exodus
Volume 1
Pages: 370
Condition:Used, excellent condition
Exodus
Volume 2
Pages: 350
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