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Yekl (Hardcover)
Abraham Cahan
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David Levinsky, a Russian immigrant, moved to America in search of
opportunity but is forced to confront many moral and economic
challenges along the way. It's a compelling account of one person's
faith and perseverance following a life-changing decision. After a
series of tragedies, David Levinsky decides to leave his native
Russia for the United States. Formally educated in the Talmud, he
has strong religious beliefs that clash with his new secular
lifestyle. He eventually finds work but is interested in starting
his own business. Over time, his professional life begins to
thrive, while his personal endeavors suffer. With the accumulation
of wealth and prestige, comes the unavoidable cost of the American
dream. The Rise of David Levinsky details the highs and lows of the
immigrant experience. It examines the desire and sacrifice required
to build a new life. It's a cautionary tale that explores the
strength and struggles of the nineteenth century Jewish immigrant.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Rise of David Levinsky is both
modern and readable.
David Levinsky, a Russian immigrant, moved to America in search of
opportunity but is forced to confront many moral and economic
challenges along the way. It's a compelling account of one person's
faith and perseverance following a life-changing decision. After a
series of tragedies, David Levinsky decides to leave his native
Russia for the United States. Formally educated in the Talmud, he
has strong religious beliefs that clash with his new secular
lifestyle. He eventually finds work but is interested in starting
his own business. Over time, his professional life begins to
thrive, while his personal endeavors suffer. With the accumulation
of wealth and prestige, comes the unavoidable cost of the American
dream. The Rise of David Levinsky details the highs and lows of the
immigrant experience. It examines the desire and sacrifice required
to build a new life. It's a cautionary tale that explores the
strength and struggles of the nineteenth century Jewish immigrant.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Rise of David Levinsky is both
modern and readable.
Yekl (1896), the first novel upon which the much acclaimed film Hester Street was based, was probably the first novel in English that had a New York East Side immigrant as its hero. Reviewing it, William Dean Howells hailed Cahan as "a new star of realism."
Additional Contributors Are August Tyler, Y. Z., Simeon Strunsky,
And George Tucker.
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