Synopsis A penniless young writer wishes to emigrate to Palestine in 1922, and the only way he can do it is to marry a wealthy woman. Singer's novel chronicles his adventures, both sensual and ethical--in Warsaw as he attempts to reach his goal.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1993-11-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 8.0 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
Publisher's Note "The most magical of writers" (New York Times Book Review), offers a captivating novel.-old writer grapples with romantic, political, and youthful turmoil, as he confronts both his literary future and religious past, and comes to terms with his relationships with three very different women.
Industry Reviews "It is impossible not to feel the charm of this book, which may be the most Jewish of all Singer's work. The warmest and the saddest, too. A great tenderness emerges from its pages." publisher's catalogue - Elie Wiesel
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