Israel in Postmodern Jewish American Literature

Focusing on the influence of Israel, this study examines its significance in postmodern Jewish American literature, positing that the Jewish State is a central theme. It explores how this context shapes Jewish American identity, highlighting ambivalence and political perspectives towards Israel. The analysis includes a comparative study of Saul Bellow's "To Jerusalem and Back" and Philip Roth's "Operation Shylock: A Confession," illustrating the complex interplay between literature and cultural identity in the Jewish American experience.