Inheritance. A True Story

Interesting Facts

• The book is an autobiographical work in which the author narrates the final years of his father's life, making it deeply personal and emotional.
• One of the central themes of the book is the exploration of the father-son relationship, along with reflections on aging and mortality.
• The work received the National Book Award in 1991, attesting to its high literary quality and significance.
• Philip Roth uses elements of humor in the book to soften heavy themes such as illness and death, making it more accessible to readers.
• The book also touches on the theme of Jewish identity and cultural heritage, which is an important aspect of Roth's work.