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The King Of Schnorrers

The King Of Schnorrers

Zangwill, Israel

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161686274
ISBN13: 9781161686272
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The King of Schnorrers is a novel written by Israel Zangwill that tells the story of a Jewish beggar named Zangwill who becomes the leader of a group of beggars in London during the late 19th century. The novel is set in the Jewish quarter of Whitechapel and follows the life of Zangwill as he rises to power among the beggars, using his wit and charm to manipulate and control those around him.The book is a humorous satire of the Jewish community in London during this time period, and it explores themes of poverty, social class, and identity. Zangwill's character is both sympathetic and cunning, and the novel is filled with colorful characters and vivid descriptions of life in the Jewish quarter.The King of Schnorrers is a classic work of Jewish literature and a fascinating glimpse into the world of Jewish life in London during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history, culture, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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