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What is often seen as autobiographical in Roth's works?

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While not always strictly autobiographical, the characters in Philip Roth's novels are often seen as reflections of the author himself. This is particularly true of his early novels, which are often set in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and feature characters who are struggling with similar issues as Roth himself.
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