Publisher's Synopsis
Dreamers of the Ghetto is a novel written by Israel Zangwill and published in 1898. The book is set in the Jewish ghetto of London during the late 19th century and follows the lives of four Jewish characters: Esther Ansell, a talented violinist; David Brandon, a socialist journalist; Daniel Hyams, a wealthy businessman; and Harry Graetz, a young man struggling to find his place in the world.The novel explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the struggle for social and economic advancement in a society that is often hostile to Jewish immigrants. Through the lives of these four characters, Zangwill explores the challenges and opportunities facing the Jewish community in London at the turn of the century.Dreamers of the Ghetto is a complex and nuanced portrait of Jewish life in London during a time of great social and political change. Zangwill's vivid descriptions of the ghetto and its inhabitants bring the world of the novel to life, while his exploration of the characters' inner lives and struggles gives the book a depth and complexity that is rare in literature of the period. Overall, Dreamers of the Ghetto is a powerful and moving work that remains relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
