A masterful retelling of the Jewish people's heroic struggle to find their place in the world. A literary classic already adapted for film, Exodus revolves around the most dramatic geopolitical event of the 20th century.
Leon Uris masterfully portrays the birth of a new nation in hostile territory and the beginning of a fierce struggle for power. One of the greatest literary phenomena of the 20th century, this epic novel describes the atrocities suffered by Jews in Europe and their exodus to Palestine in search of a state of their own.
A dream cherished for millennia, realized after much struggle and suffering. The path followed illegally by thousands of people resulted in the founding of the State of Israel, a small oasis surrounded by enemies on all sides. And it is in this setting, in a turbulent yet glorious era, that the love story between an American nurse and an Israeli soldier blossoms.
A novel that captivated the world with its intensity and dramatic historical context, Exodus was adapted for the screen in 1960, winning several industry awards, starring Paul Newman as the Israeli Ari Ben Canaan. A magnificent portrait of the birth of a nation, a story that captivated readers worldwide with its gripping plot and realistic, captivating characters.
"A gripping portrait of the inhumane treatment suffered by the Jewish people in Europe, the exodus to Palestine in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the triumphant founding of the new Israel." - The New York Times
