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Politics More Than Plot Twist for Roth

Author talks about the old character in his new book—and lays into Bush

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Feb 13, 2008 6:21 PM CST

(Newser) – Never afraid to find narrative fodder in real life, Philip Roth used the 2004 presidential elections as backdrop for his latest novel, Exit Ghost. The Pulitzer winner expounded on his politics in a lengthy interview with Der Spiegel, admitting he's a fan of Democratic presidential...   Read full story »

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