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The Mantle Of Elijah

The Mantle Of Elijah

Zangwill, Israel

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RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432540211
ISBN13: 9781432540210
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mantle of Elijah is a novel written by Israel Zangwill. The book tells the story of a young Jewish man named David Levinsky who immigrates to America in the late 19th century. David is determined to make a new life for himself and become successful in the land of opportunity.As he struggles to adapt to his new surroundings, David encounters a variety of characters, including a group of wealthy Jewish businessmen who take him under their wing. He also falls in love with a young woman named Hester, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and social status.Throughout the novel, David grapples with his identity as a Jew in America and the challenges of assimilation. He is torn between his desire to succeed in the secular world and his attachment to his religious and cultural heritage. As he navigates these competing forces, David must confront his own shortcomings and learn to reconcile his past with his future.The Mantle of Elijah is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the American Dream. Zangwill's vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New York City and his nuanced portrayal of Jewish life in America make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of immigration and the Jewish experience in America.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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