When I Lived in Modern Times

First edition (publ. Granta Books)

When I Lived in Modern Times is a novel by Linda Grant. It won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2000.[1] Following being awarded the Orange Prize, there were accusations of plagiarism leveled against the author.[2] The accusations were claimed to be unfounded as the tracts indicated had been referenced, and agreed to be used, by the original publisher.

Plot summary

The novel follows the story of a young Jewish woman from London who emigrates to the future Israel in 1946 and lives through the birth of the nation. She spends time in a kibbutz and then moves to Tel Aviv.

References

  1. ↑ "A.M. Homes wins 2013 Women’s Prize for Fiction - Women's Prize for Fiction:". Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Kennedy, Maev (8 June 2000). "Orange prize winner rejects claims of plagiarism". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 31 August 2013.