| Author |
Zangwill, Israel, 1864-1926 |
| Title |
The Grandchildren of the Ghetto
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Edwards, Jeannie Howse, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Grandchildren of the Ghetto" by Israel Zangwill is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a Jewish milieu in London, exploring the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of identity, culture, and social expectations. Through the interactions of the Goldsmith family and their guests during a Christmas dinner, the book delves into themes of religious adherence, cultural pride, and the dichotomy of Jewish life in a Christian-dominated society. The opening of the novel begins with a sumptuous Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. Henry Goldsmith, where the guests, all of Jewish descent, engage in animated discussions about their community and its representation in literature. The atmosphere is charged with humor, irony, and underlying tensions, particularly regarding a controversial book that paints a negative picture of modern Jews. Characters like Sidney Graham and Raphael Leon emerge as central figures, highlighting the struggle between tradition and modernity, and the conversation reflects a broader commentary on cultural assimilation and identity. Mrs. Goldsmith’s efforts to maintain tradition clash with the aspirations and personal reflections of the younger generation, particularly those striving to find their place in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Jews -- England -- London -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35238 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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