The Jews of Barnow, Tr. by M.W. Macdowall

This novel, originally published in German in 1880, tells the story of the Jewish community in the fictional town of Barnow, and their struggles to maintain their faith, traditions, and way of life amidst changing social and political conditions. The author, Karl Emil Franzos, was a prominent Ukrainian-born writer and journalist whose work explored themes of identity, nationality, and community. This book is a poignant and powerful exploration of the challenges faced by minority groups in a rapidly changing world.