Neither Jew Nor Greek A Story Of Jewish Social Life (1902)

Neither Jew Nor Greek: A Story of Jewish Social Life is a novel written by Violet Guttenberg in 1902. The book explores the lives of Jewish families living in London during the late 19th century. It tells the story of a young Jewish woman named Rachel who struggles to navigate the complexities of her social and cultural identity. Rachel is torn between her Jewish heritage and the desire to assimilate into British society. The novel provides a detailed description of the social customs and traditions of Jewish communities in London during this time period. It explores the tensions between Orthodox and Reform Judaism, as well as the challenges faced by Jewish women in a patriarchal society. Through Rachel's story, Guttenberg also addresses broader themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The book offers a unique perspective on the Jewish experience in England during the late 19th century and provides insight into the challenges faced by immigrants as they navigate their new home. Overall, Neither Jew Nor Greek is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Jewish families living in London during a time of great social and cultural change.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.