Amos Oz
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Throughout his career, Oz worked as a linguist, journalist, novelist, translator, essayist, and pedagogue[1], operating within the fields of literature, journalism, and the educational system[11]. His literary work was influenced by Sherwood Anderson.
Oz received numerous prestigious awards including the Prize of the International Book Fair in Torino, the Bialik Prize, the Israel Prize, the Siegfried Lenz Prize, the Franz Kafka Prize, the Stefan Heym International Award, and two additional honors[12][13].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Jerusalem[9], Petah Tikva[10]
- Place of burial: Kibbutz Hulda Cemetery[11]
- Father: Yehuda Arieh Klausner[12]
- Child: Fania Oz-Salzberger[13], Galia Oz[14], Daniel Oz[15]
- Country of citizenship: Israel[16]
- Native language: Hebrew[17]
- Occupation: pedagogue[18], university teacher[19], children's writer[20], poet[21], writer[22], short story writer[23]
- Field of work: literature[24], journalism[25], educational system[26]
- Employer: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev[27]
- Educated at: Hebrew University of Jerusalem[28], Gymnasia Rehavia[29]
- Award received: Prize of the International Book Fair in Torino[30], Bialik Prize[31], Israel Prize[32], Siegfried Lenz Prize[33], Franz Kafka Prize[34], Stefan Heym International Award[35], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[36], Goethe Prize[37], Prix Femina étranger[38], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[39], Catalonia International Prize[40], Bernstein Prize[41], Ze'ev Prize[42], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[43]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[44], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Member of political party: Meretz[48]
- Commons category: Amos Oz[49]
- Cause of death: cancer[50]
Why It Matters
Amos Oz has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include A Tale of Love and Darkness[53], a literary work[54]; Judas[55], a literary work[56]; My Michael[57], a literary work[58]; Black Box[59], a written work[60]; and A Perfect Peace[61], a literary work[62].
FAQs
Where was Amos Oz born?
Amos Oz's place of birth was Jerusalem[1].
Where did Amos Oz die?
Amos Oz passed away in Tel Aviv[2].
Who were Amos Oz's parents?
Amos Oz's father was Yehuda Arieh Klausner[12].
What did Amos Oz do for work?
Amos Oz worked as a linguist[3], journalist[4], novelist[5], translator[6], and essayist[7].
Where did Amos Oz go to school?
Amos Oz was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[28] and Gymnasia Rehavia[29].
What awards did Amos Oz receive?
Honors received include Prize of the International Book Fair in Torino[30], Bialik Prize[31], Israel Prize[32], and Siegfried Lenz Prize[33].