Operation Shylock: A Confession

Summary

«Operation Shylock: A Confession» is a novel by Philip Roth, where the protagonist, a writer named Philip Roth, travels to Israel to unmask an imposter posing as him. This doppelgänger uses Roth's name to promote a political agenda known as «diasporism», which calls for Jews to return to Europe from Israel. During his investigation, the protagonist grapples with questions of identity, moral responsibility, and complex political realities. The novel delves into themes of duality, self-identification, and political tension in the Middle East.