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_aOrzeszkowa, Eliza, _d1842-1910 |
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| 245 | 1 | 3 | _aAn Obscure Apostle: A Dramatic Story |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-03-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Andrew Leader of www.polishwriting.net | ||
| 520 | _a"An Obscure Apostle: A Dramatic Story" by Eliza Orzeszkowa is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the small, predominantly Jewish town of Szybow in Bialorus, focusing on themes of tradition, change, and social dynamics within the community. The narrative is primarily centered around the Ezofowich family, particularly the character of Hersh Ezofowich, who becomes a pivotal figure as he grapples with the clash between modern ideas and the Orthodox values upheld by others in the town. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Szybow, depicted vividly as a town steeped in tradition and religious practice. The opening chapters delve into the historical significance of the town's Jewish population and its leaders, notably contrasting the Ezofowich family, who represent material success, with the Todros family, symbolic of spiritual life and orthodoxy. The narrative begins to explore the conflicts between progress and tradition, illustrated through the interactions of the characters, particularly Hersh, who seeks to bring enlightenment and reform to his community while facing opposition from the more conservative figures like Rabbi Nohim. As tensions heighten between these opposing views, the opening sections evoke a rich tapestry of cultural identity and the struggle for change within a tightly-knit society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aJews -- Poland -- Fiction | ||
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