{"title":"Agur Schiff","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Agur Schiff collection, where you can delve into the thought-provoking and imaginative world of one of Israel's most compelling authors. Agur Schiff brings a unique voice to contemporary literature, blending elements of fiction with deep philosophical and ethical inquiries that resonate on a universal level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn works like \u003cem\u003eProfessor Schiff's Guilt\u003c\/em\u003e, Schiff explores the complex landscape of human emotions and moral dilemmas. His narratives often blur the line between reality and imagination, offering readers an engaging journey through intricate plots and multifaceted characters. With a deft touch, he entwines humour and poignancy, ensuring that each story leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchiff's background in screenwriting and art also adds an additional layer to his storytelling, enriching his novels with vivid imagery and cinematic flair. As you explore his collection, you'll find yourself pondering the larger questions of life while being thoroughly entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Agur Schiff's work or a returning reader, this collection promises rich storytelling that challenges and captivates the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"professor-schiffs-guilt-by-agur-schiff-9781954404168","title":"Professor Schiff's Guilt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA writer contends with slavery's legacy, and his own link to it . . . Daring in both scope and imagination.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-The New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stellar novel rendered into a darkly comic, unforgettable narrative by Booker International Prize-winning translator Jessica Cohen. An Israeli professor travels to a fictitious West African nation to trace a slave-trading ancestor, only to be imprisoned under a new law barring successive generations from profiting off the proceeds of slavery. But before departing from Tel Aviv, the protagonist falls in love with Lucile, a mysterious African migrant worker who cleans his house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEntertaining and thought-provoking, this satire of contemporary attitudes toward racism and the legacy of colonialism examines economic inequality and the global refugee crisis, as well as the memory of transatlantic chattel slavery and the Holocaust. Is the professor's passion for Africa merely a fashionable pose, and the book he's secretly writing about his experience there nothing but a modern version of the slave trade?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714152911084,"sku":"9781954404168","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23509113482883.jpg?v=1754346680"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/agur-schiff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}