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100 1 _aGabriel, Gilbert W.
_q(Gilbert Wolf),
_d1890-1952
245 1 4 _aThe Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"The Seven-Branched Candlestick: The Schooldays of Young American Jew" by Gilbert W. Gabriel is a semi-autobiographical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the formative years of a young Jewish boy growing up in America, delving into his struggles with cultural identity, loneliness, and the complexities of adolescence in a predominantly Christian society. The protagonist grapples with feelings of shame about his heritage and the quest for belonging, which shapes his emotional landscape throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on the significant impact his school days have had on his life, framing them as "seven lighted candles" representing his journey toward understanding his Jewish identity. He shares his experiences of bullying, social isolation, and the internal conflict of being a Jewish boy in a largely antagonistic environment. The opening portion introduces the themes of alienation and self-discovery, hinting at the protagonist's eventual quest for faith and acceptance. Through poignant memories of family loss and societal prejudice, the narrator sets the stage for a narrative that not only recounts personal experiences but also critiques broader societal dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJews -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33793
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