Chaim Potok
1929 - 2002
General Information
Bio
(1929-2002) Novelist. Chaim Potok was born in the Bronx, New York to Jewish immigrant parents. His writing dealt mainly with Jewish issues. Chaim Potok died in 2002.
Full Name
Chaim Potok
Locations
Bronx
Author's Timeline
1929
BIRTH
Herman Harold Potok was born in the Bronx, New York in 1929. He later adopted Chaim as his professional name.
1950
OTHER
Potok received a B. A. degree from Yeshiva University, an Orthodox college in Manhattan, New York in 1950.
1967
LITWORK
The Chosen
Novel. Potok's most famous work, "The Chosen" was made into a film.
Novel. Potok's most famous work, "The Chosen" was made into a film.
1969
LITWORK
The Promise
Novel. Sequel to "The Chosen."
Novel. Sequel to "The Chosen."
1972
LITWORK
My Name is Asher Lev
Novel.
Novel.
1978
LITWORK
Wanderings: Chaim Potok's Story of the Jews
Nonfiction.
Nonfiction.
1981
LITWORK
The Book of Lights
Novel.
Novel.
1985
LITWORK
Davita's Harp
Novel.
Novel.
1990
LITWORK
The Gift of Asher Lev
Novel.
Novel.
1992
LITWORK
I Am the Clay
Novel.
Novel.
1996
LITWORK
The Gates of November
Nonfiction.
Nonfiction.
2001
LITWORK
Old Men at Midnight
Three short novels.
Three short novels.
2002
DEATH
Potok died of brain cancer at his home in Merion, Pennsylvania in 2002.
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