Poor People: A Novel is a literary masterpiece written by Isaac Kahn Friedman and published in the year 1900. The book is a compelling portrayal of the lives of the impoverished Jewish community living in the Russian Empire during the late 19th century. The novel is set in a small town in the Pale of Settlement, where the Jewish population is forced to live in poverty and endure constant persecution from the non-Jewish population.The story follows the lives of several characters, including the protagonist, Mendel Beilis, a ...
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Poor People: A Novel is a literary masterpiece written by Isaac Kahn Friedman and published in the year 1900. The book is a compelling portrayal of the lives of the impoverished Jewish community living in the Russian Empire during the late 19th century. The novel is set in a small town in the Pale of Settlement, where the Jewish population is forced to live in poverty and endure constant persecution from the non-Jewish population.The story follows the lives of several characters, including the protagonist, Mendel Beilis, a poor Jewish worker who is falsely accused of murdering a Christian child. The novel explores the themes of poverty, injustice, and discrimination, as well as the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Friedman's writing is deeply moving and powerful, and he masterfully captures the struggles and hardships of the Jewish community during this period. The book is a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding in a world that often seems to lack these qualities.Overall, Poor People: A Novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human condition.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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