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Jerusalem in particular. The historical depth of Jewish history finds expression throughout his work. In its variety of characters and plots, in its nuances, colors, shades and sweeping topics, this is the broadest narrative ever created by a single Hebrew author, and it bears the unmistakable imprint of traditional Jewish literature. In the last decade of his career, Hazaz gained prominence as a public speaker and social critic. He spoke frequently at gatherings of Israeli writers and in various academic institutions, during his visits to the United States and Europe in the 1960s and early 1970s.
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