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The Puttermesser Papers: A Novel
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With Dashing Originality And In Prose That Sings Like An Entire Choir Of Sirens, Cynthia Ozick Relates The Life And Times Of Her Most Compelling Fictional Creation. Ruth Puttermesser Lives In New York City. Her Learning Is Monumental. Her Love Life Is Minimal (She Prefers Pouring Through Plato To Romping With Married Morris Rappoport). And Her Fantasies Have A Disconcerting Tendency To Come True With Disastrous Consequences For What We Laughably Call Reality.Puttermesser Yearns For A Daughter And Promptly Creates One, Unassisted, In The Form Of The First Recorded Female Golem. Laboring In The Dusty Crevices Of The Civil Service, She Dreams Of Reforming The City And Manages To Get Herself Elected Mayor. Puttermesser Contemplates The Afterlife And Is Hurtled Into It Headlong, Only To Discover That A Paradise Found Is Also Paradise Lost. Overflowing With Ideas, Lambent With Wit, The Puttermesser Papers Is A Tour De Force By One Of Our Most Visionary Novelists.The Finest Achievement Of Ozick'S Career... It Has All The Buoyant Integrity Of A Chagall Painting. San Francisco ChronicleFanciful, Poignant... So Intelligent, So Finely Expressed That, Like Its Main Character, It Remains Endearing, Edifying, A Spark Of Light In The Gloom. The New York TimesA Crazy Delight. The New York Time Book Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Puttermesser Papers' about? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' is a novel by Cynthia Ozick that follows Ruth Puttermesser, a highly educated woman in New York City, who creates a female golem to satisfy her desire for a daughter and becomes mayor, exploring the consequences of her ambitions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Puttermesser Papers'? A: The author of 'The Puttermesser Papers' is Cynthia Ozick, an acclaimed writer known for her thought-provoking narratives and literary contributions.
- Q: When was 'The Puttermesser Papers' published? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' was published on June 30, 1998, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Puttermesser Papers'? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' is a work of fiction that blends elements of fantasy and literary fiction, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the consequences of one's imagination.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Puttermesser Papers' have? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'The Puttermesser Papers'? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'The Puttermesser Papers'? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' is suitable for readers who enjoy literary fiction, particularly those interested in feminist themes and complex character explorations.
- Q: Can 'The Puttermesser Papers' be a good gift for book lovers? A: Yes, 'The Puttermesser Papers' can be an excellent gift for book lovers, especially those who appreciate unique narratives and literary achievements.
- Q: What are some critical receptions of 'The Puttermesser Papers'? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' has received positive reviews, being described as a 'crazy delight' by The New York Times and praised for its wit and depth by various literary critics.
- Q: Are there any notable themes in 'The Puttermesser Papers'? A: 'The Puttermesser Papers' explores themes such as the nature of reality, the role of women in society, ambition, and the often unpredictable outcomes of one's desires.