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The greatest tale

Shmuel Yosef Agnon is considered by many to be the father of modern Hebrew literature.

SY Agnon's library
SY Agnon's library
(photo credit: Beit Agnon)
ByANAV SILVERMAN
MAY 24, 2012 10:27
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