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Humboldt's Gift by Saul Bellow follows Charlie Citrine, a successful writer reflecting on his life and relationship with his late mentor, Humboldt Fleischer, covering American life from the 1930s to the 1970s. The narrative intertwines Charlie's past experiences, including his artistic and ideological endeavors with Humboldt, and his present struggles with legal and financial issues, midlife crisis, and existential questions.