Exodus by Leon Uris is a powerful historical novel that tells the dramatic story of the founding of the State of Israel. First published in 1958, it follows a group of Jewish refugees as they attempt to reach Palestine aboard a ship named Exodus, after surviving the horrors of the Holocaust and the displacement of World War II.
At the heart of the story is Ari Ben Canaan, a determined Israeli freedom fighter, and Kitty Fremont, an American nurse who becomes drawn into the struggle for a Jewish homeland. Through personal stories, political intrigue, and large-scale historical events, the novel traces the fight for independence, the resilience of a people, and the sacrifices made along the way.
With its sweeping narrative, vivid characters, and deep emotional resonance, Exodus has become a landmark work of historical fiction and one of the most influential novels about Israel's formation.
Technical details:
Pages: 608
Year: 1978 (Bantam edition)
Publisher: Bantam Books
Language: English
Original language: English
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