Maimon, Solomon 1754-1800 creator Murray, John Clark 1836-1917 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography" by Solomon Maimon is a historical autobiography written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life experiences of Maimon, a Polish Jew navigating Jewish education and cultural norms, and describes his familial history, including challenges faced by his grandfather and father. The narrative reveals insights into the Jewish community's struggles and philosophical contexts of the time, offering a personal perspective on broader socio-religious themes. The opening of the autobiography introduces readers to Maimon's early family life, especially focusing on his grandfather, Heimann Joseph, and the stark challenges faced by the household in a politically turbulent Poland. It vividly describes their economic hardships, interactions with local nobility, and the harsh realities of a peasant's life, including near-fatal misfortunes and arbitrary punishments. Maimon's reflections reveal the complexities of his upbringing and set the stage for his intellectual pursuits, hinting at his later philosophical development amid the oppressive environment around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-10-13 Produced by Charlene Taylor,Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Maimon, Salomon, 1754-1800 Jewish philosophers -- Germany -- Biography Judaism -- Europe, Eastern -- History -- 18th century B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41042 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41042 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133934.0 41042