A Tale of Love and Darkness is a memoir written by Israeli author Amos Oz. The book tells the story of Oz's childhood in Jerusalem during the early years of the state of Israel.
The memoir explores Oz's complex relationship with his mother, Fania, who suffered from depression and ultimately took her own life when Oz was just 12 years old. Oz delves into his family's history, the political turmoil of the time, and his own struggles with identity and belonging.
A Tale of Love and Darkness is a poignant and beautifully written account of one man's journey to understand his past and come to terms with the complexities of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a turbulent world.
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A Tale of Love and Darkness
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Opening Music
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Women's Dance from Aleko
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Sergei Rachmaninoff:
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La Mer
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Swing Sequence
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The Monk's Tale
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Nicholas Britell:
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Main Theme in F# / Poème in F#
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The Soldier's Tale
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Nicholas Britell:
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War Footage
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Nicholas Britell:
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Post-War Jerusalem
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Arieh Goes Out
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Nicholas Britell:
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Amos Sees Arieh
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Pioneer On the Mountain
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Cossack Lullaby
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Natalie Portman:
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Emunah v'Omanut
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Dance of Death: Gavotte
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Nicholas Britell:
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Toccata
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Nicholas Britell:
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