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Facts about his Life:
Shmuel Yosef Agnon was born in the city of Buczacz, Galicia (Poland) in the year 1888 (9 Av 5648)
He made Aliyah to Israel in 1908
He returned to Europe in 1913 and lived in Germany for 11 years. In 1920 he married Esther Marcus.
Agnon returned to Israel a second time in 1924 and lived in the Talpiyot area of Jerusalem.
In 1966, Agnon recieved the Nobel Peace Prize for literature from King Shbetdiah in Stockholm.
Agnon died 4 years later 1970 - 11 Adar 1 5732. He is buried on Har HaZeitim in Jerusalem.
Agnon's original last name was Shatzkes, however, once he published his first story at the age of 21 called "Agunot," he signed it Agnon. From then on, he was known as Agnon.
Style of Writing:
Agnon writes his stories in the words of the rabbis. He uses the words of the Mishnah and Gemara. He also makes many literary allusions to the Tanach, Talmud, Midrash, and Tefilah.
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