02512cam a22003373u 4500 46307 UtSlPG 20260610134049.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DS Wengeroff, Pauline, 1833-1916 Memoiren einer Grossmutter, Band II : Bilder aus der Kulturgeschichte der Juden Russlands im 19. Jahrhundert Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-17 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Memoiren einer Grossmutter, Band II" by Pauline Wengeroff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a personal narrative that reflects on Jewish life in 19th-century Russia, focusing on the significant cultural, social, and familial transformations of the time. Wengeroff's voice emerges as both a witness and participant in these changes, revealing her experiences surrounding her engagement, marriage, and evolving Jewish traditions during this period. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Wengeroff’s recounting her past, expressing the emotional weight of nostalgia and the deep connections to her family and heritage. She describes the excitement and preparations surrounding her engagement, illustrating the societal norms of her era while concurrently hinting at the gradual shifts in customs. As she shares her reflections on her family dynamics and the cultural backdrop, the reader is invited into a rich tapestry of memories, demonstrating a profound sense of love, loyalty, and the inevitable conflicts between tradition and modernity within Jewish life. This beginning encapsulates not only Wengeroff’s personal journey but also provides a lens into the broader societal context of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wengeroff, Pauline, 1833-1916 Jews -- Belarus -- Minsk -- Biography Jews -- Belarus -- Minsk -- Social life and customs Minsk (Belarus) -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46307 87146 87146