“Looking back, I realise it wasn't only gym I dreaded at school. Every class was a torment. It wasn't knowledge I objected to but instruction. Why couldn't they just tell us what books to read and leave us to get on and read them?”

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About Howard Jacobson

British novelist and essayist, Jacobson is best known for his sharp, satirical fiction exploring Jewish identity and modern British life. His work often blends humor with profound reflection on cultural and personal conflicts.

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