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Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Prague, the narrative explores the Jewish community's struggles amidst political intrigue and religious strife. Rochel, a seamstress, navigates her arranged marriage to Zev while secretly loving Yossel, a Golem created for their protection. Emperor Rudolph II's obsession with immortality adds to the tension, threatening the safety of all. This adventure-filled romance intertwines themes of oppression and resilience, echoing the depth of stories like The Red Tent and Girl with a Pearl Earring. A reading group guide is included.
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The Book of Splendor, Frances Sherwood
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2003
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- État du livre
- Abîmé
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- 3,21 €
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- Titre
- The Book of Splendor
- Sous-titre
- A Novel
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Frances Sherwood
- Éditeur
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publié
- 2003
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN10
- 0393324583
- ISBN13
- 9780393324587
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Esotérisme & Religion, Fantasy, Romans historiques, Science-fiction, Religion, États-Unis, Juifs, Littérature juive, Judaïsme, 17e siècle
- Évaluation
- 3,4 sur 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Prague, the narrative explores the Jewish community's struggles amidst political intrigue and religious strife. Rochel, a seamstress, navigates her arranged marriage to Zev while secretly loving Yossel, a Golem created for their protection. Emperor Rudolph II's obsession with immortality adds to the tension, threatening the safety of all. This adventure-filled romance intertwines themes of oppression and resilience, echoing the depth of stories like The Red Tent and Girl with a Pearl Earring. A reading group guide is included.