S. YIZHAR

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 9/27/1916     Death: 8/21/2006

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Yizhar Smilansky, known by his pen name S. Yizhar, was an Israeli writer and politician. Widely regarded as one of the preeminent figures in Israeli literature, he was awarded the Israel Prize in 1959 for fine literature. He was also awarded several other prizes of national distinction. In his political life, Yizhar served in the Knesset under Mapai almost continuously from 1949–1967.

NOTABLE WORK

Khirbet Khizeh

WHY THEY MATTER

S. Yizhar was intellectually unique in his ability to seamlessly navigate both the realms of literature and politics in Israel. His literary works were characterized by their depth and complexity, offering profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of Israeli society. In politics, Yizhar's long tenure in the Knesset demonstrated his commitment to public service and his dedication to contributing to the shaping of Israeli society through both his writing and political engagement.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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