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Herzog Study Guide

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by Saul Bellow
About 81 pages (24,215 words)
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Herzog Study Guide consists of approx. 81 pages of summaries and analysis on Herzog by Saul Bellow. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

The setting for this story is an unstable one. Moses Herzog moves from town to town with his many relationships, jobs and wives. His work life is in a downward spiral thanks to his recent ex-wife, Madeleine. She insisted when they married that Herzog quit teaching and move to the country. When this did not make her happy, they moved to Chicago so Herzog could teach again. Madeleine insisted they take their neighbors, the Gersbachs, with them. One year later, Madeleine divorced Herzog and began a relationship with Valentine Gersbach. (read more)
      Chapter 1
      Chapter 2
      Chapter 3
      Chapter 4
      Chapter 5
      Chapter 6
      Chapter 7
      Chapter 8
      Chapter 9

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

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  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  For Further Reading

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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