Edward Lewis Wallant Award
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Edition 19 (1988) Winner
Tova Reich
トーヴァ・レイチェル・ライヒ
Tova Rachel Reich
Aliases:
Tova Weiss
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1942-12-24 （Liberty, New York）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
Career
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, essayist, teacher
- Active Years
- 1972-
- Affiliations
- Southern Connecticut State College, faculty (1972–1973), American University, faculty (1974–1977), University of Maryland, faculty (years unspecified)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn College | School of Liberal Arts | English | Bachelor of Arts | 1960–1964 | United States |
| New York University | Graduate School | English/Literature | Master of Arts | 1964–1965 | United States |
Brooklyn College
School of Liberal Arts
/ English
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Period:
1960–1964
Year of Graduation:
1964
Country:
United States
New York University
Graduate School
/ English/Literature
Degree:
Master of Arts
Period:
1964–1965
Year of Graduation:
1965
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Edward Lewis Wallant Award | Master of the Return | — | University of Hartford (Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies) | 受賞 |
Edward Lewis Wallant Award
1988
Work:
Master of the Return
Organization:
University of Hartford (Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mara
1978 NovelAn early novel about a young woman's coming of age and family relationships, mixing documentary elements with fiction.
coming of agefamily
Master of the Return
1988 NovelHer second novel dealing with Jewish identity and themes of return, employing satirical tones. Winner of the 1988 Edward Lewis Wallant Award.
Jewish identityreturnsatire
The Jewish War
1995 NovelA novel satirizing Jewish society and religious authority, focusing on tensions and divisions within the community.
religioncommunitysatire
My Holocaust
2007 Novel/SatireA work addressing Holocaust memory and narratives, notable for its provocative blend of memory and satire.
memoryHolocaustsatire
One Hundred Philistine Foreskins
2013 Short fiction/CollectionA collection of short and mid-length fiction that treats religious and cultural motifs with humor and satire.
humorsatirereligion
Mother India
2018 Novel/Historical fictionA novel that blends real events and fiction to depict cultural encounters and personal histories; received critical attention.
cultural encountershistorypersonal history
The House of Love and Prayer
2023 NovelA novel about family, religion, and personal belief, presented as an ensemble piece against tensions in contemporary society.
familyreligionbelief
Camp Jeff
2024 NovelA recent novel that satirically examines community, leadership, and questions of power.
powercommunitysatire
Bibliography
- Mara (1978)
- Master of the Return (1988)
- The Jewish War (1995)
- My Holocaust (2007)
- One Hundred Philistine Foreskins (2013)
- Mother India (2018)
- The House of Love and Prayer (2023)
- Camp Jeff (2024)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- satiricaldark humordirect and provocative voice
- Recurring Motifs
- Jewish identitymemory and historycommunity and religious authorityfamily relationships
Legacy
An American writer known for satirical treatments of Jewish themes and community issues. Recognized by the 1988 Edward Lewis Wallant Award and continues to publish actively in recent years.
Academic Societies
- Jewish Book Council (featured/reviewed)
Archives
- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study (Harvard University) — profile record
Trivia
- Birth name Tova Rachel Weiss; later used married name Reich.
- Sister is Rabbi Avi Weiss.
- Married to Walter Reich; children include Daniel Salo, David Emile (geneticist David Reich), and Rebecca Zohar.
- Taught English at Southern Connecticut State College, American University, and University of Maryland in the 1970s.
- Won the 1988 Edward Lewis Wallant Award for 'Master of the Return'.