Herzog

Herzog

Saul Bellow

Herzog (1964) is an introspective novel that takes us through the troubled mind of Moses Herzog, a man caught in a storm of his own thoughts and emotions. Herzog is a character who is both captivating and pitiful – brilliant yet fragile, witty yet deeply

Set in the bustling streets of Chicago and New York, the novel follows this middle-aged professor, an intellectual in his forties, as he struggles with the breakdown of his marriage, the betrayal of his friends, and the constant questioning of his own life.

After his wife Madeleine leaves him for his friend Valentino, Herzog sinks into an emotional crisis. In his lonely moments, he writes letters—never sent—to everyone: philosophers like Kant, former lovers, friends, and even God. These letters, filled with philosophical musings, anger, and longing, become a window into his soul. Through them, he recalls his childhood in a Jewish immigrant family, past loves, and moments when he believed in great ideas. But now, faced with setbacks, he wonders if his ideals were just an illusion.

Bellow masterfully interweaves Herzog’s inner monologues with scenes from his everyday life—from passionate encounters with his mistress Ramona to tender moments with his daughter Junie. The novel has no classic plot; its strength lies in Herzog's struggle to reconcile reason with emotion, searching for meaning in a world that fails him. Herzog is a portrait of modern man – funny, tragic and deeply human – who finds a glimmer of hope in chaos.

Translation
Željko Bujas
Editor
Nikica Petrak
Graphics design
Alfred Pal
Dimensions
21 x 13 cm
Pages
348
Publisher
Sveučilišna naklada Liber (SNL), Zagreb, 1978.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.
ISBN
9-53-716003-3

Two copies are available

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Condition:Used, excellent condition

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