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Portnoy’s Complaint, first published in 1969, soon sparked outrage for its frank portrayal of sexual desire and frustration. Roth’s protagonist, a Jewish American son in New York, confronts his parents and society while confronting his own psychosexual compulsions. The novel’s blend of humor, psychological depth, and coming‑of‑age themes earned it a lasting place among the great works of American literature.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Philip Roth
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