Shmuel Yosef Agnon

Shmuel Yosef Agnon (1888-1970) was a prominent Jewish author and a key figure in modern Hebrew literature. Born in what is now Ukraine, he moved to Palestine, where he drew on Jewish culture, tradition, and folklore in his writing. Agnon's works often explore themes of identity, spirituality, and the tension between modernity and tradition. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966, recognized for his contributions to the richness of Hebrew prose. His literary legacy includes novels, short stories, and prose that reflect the complexities of Jewish life and the human experience.