- Zuo Meiling*
- World J Arts Educ Lit, 1(2): 1-6
Abstract: The Patrimony: A True Story is a non-fiction by Philip Roth, which constantly reflects the memory fragments of an ordinary Jewish family in America. As a Jewish writer, Roth cannot deny the fact that he is influenced by the traditional culture of the Jewish nation. The Patrimony: A True Story contains the writing of the Jews, represented by Roth’s father, adhering to religious independence, observing traditional Jewish culture. It depicts the integration and coexistence of Jewish culture and multiculturalism. Roth tracks down the origin of Jewish culture and seeks Jewish identity. Eventually, Roth accepts his American Jewish identity and inherits Jewish blood and cultural traditions. These characteristics are an important manifestation of Roth’s Jewish identity, which indicates The Patrimony: A True Story is a significant representation of diaspora writing.
Keywords: Philip Roth; Non-fiction; Diaspora; Jewish culture; Jewish identity; Diaspora writing.
