The Jewish Literary Exchange
Jonathan Wilson
Dr. Margot Krebs speaks with Jonathan Wilson, professor of English at Tufts University, about his new novel, A Palestine Affair (2004). This event is part of the Jewish Literary Exchange discussion series. A Palestine Affair is a murder mystery and romance set in Palestine under British Mandate. Wilson comments on the political administration of Palestine during the mandate and the dynamics between British, Jewish, and Palestinian identities. He explains that, although the story as a whole is fictional, some aspects of the story were based on specific true events and some characters were based on real historical figures. He argues that his main intention was not to make any specific political point but “to illustrate how characters are affected by things they didn't bargain for.” The discussion includes questions from the audience.
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