Nemesis

Interesting Facts

• The book «Nemesis» explores the theme of a polio epidemic that swept through Newark in 1944 and its impact on the community and the personal life of the main character.
• The main character, Bucky Cantor, works as a physical education teacher and faces moral and ethical dilemmas while trying to protect children from the disease.
• In «Nemesis», Philip Roth raises questions about fate, guilt, and responsibility, exploring how people cope with disasters beyond their control.
• The novel is part of Roth's late works series, where he addresses themes of aging, loss, and mortality.
• «Nemesis» was one of the last books written by Philip Roth before he retired from literary activity.