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This event is in the past.It took place on February 25, 2026 at The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.

Philip Roth: Stung by Life | A Conversation between Steven J. Zipperstein and Scott Saul 1
Literature Talk
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Philip Roth: Stung by Life | A Conversation between Steven J. Zipperstein and Scott Saul

Downtown Berkeley

Two scholars unpack the messy brilliance of Philip Roth. Stanford's Steven Zipperstein brings fresh research from his new biography for a conversation with Berkeley's Scott Saul about Jewish identity, sexuality, and Newark's most famous son.

Literary conversation
Biography debut
Scholarly deep dive
UC Berkeley venue

Tips

🍷reception with light refreshments 5-5:30pm
📚based on 100+ interviews with Roth himself

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

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