Description: Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company 2002 First Edition, First Printing Signed by the author on the title page. Octavo, 276 pages, publisher's original dust jacket. Publisher's original silver gilt lettered black boards. The dust jacket retains the original price and now is in a protective mylar sleeve. Minimal rubbing, else in very good + to near fine condition. Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer is a unique and emotionally charged novel that intertwines humor and tragedy in a quest for understanding and redemption. The story follows a young American writer, also named Jonathan Safran Foer, as he travels to Ukraine to uncover the story of the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis. Accompanied by Alex, his quirky Ukrainian translator, and Alex's eccentric grandfather, the journey becomes a kaleidoscopic exploration of history, memory, and identity. Foer's narrative alternates between Jonathan's humorous and surreal travelogue and the harrowing history of the village of Trachimbrod, blending magical realism with stark historical truths. Through its inventive structure and richly textured prose, the novel examines themes of loss, love, and the enduring impact of the past on the present, making Everything Is Illuminated a poignant and unforgettable reading experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Special Attributes: Signed, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: Jonathan Safran Foer
Region: North America
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Topic: Novels
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 2002