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Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Prague, the narrative explores the Jewish community's struggles amidst political intrigue and religious strife. Rochel, a seamstress, navigates her arranged marriage to Zev while secretly loving Yossel, a Golem created for their protection. Emperor Rudolph II's obsession with immortality adds to the tension, threatening the safety of all. This adventure-filled romance intertwines themes of oppression and resilience, echoing the depth of stories like The Red Tent and Girl with a Pearl Earring. A reading group guide is included.
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The Book of Splendor, Frances Sherwood
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2003
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- 3,21 €
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- Titolo
- The Book of Splendor
- Sottotitolo
- A Novel
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Frances Sherwood
- Editore
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Pubblicato
- 2003
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 360
- ISBN10
- 0393324583
- ISBN13
- 9780393324587
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Esoterismo e religione, Fantasy, Prosa storica, Fantascienza, Religione, USA, Ebrei, Letteratura ebraica, Giudaismo, Seicento
- Valutazione
- 3,4 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Prague, the narrative explores the Jewish community's struggles amidst political intrigue and religious strife. Rochel, a seamstress, navigates her arranged marriage to Zev while secretly loving Yossel, a Golem created for their protection. Emperor Rudolph II's obsession with immortality adds to the tension, threatening the safety of all. This adventure-filled romance intertwines themes of oppression and resilience, echoing the depth of stories like The Red Tent and Girl with a Pearl Earring. A reading group guide is included.