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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
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2003
- Bindwijze
- (Paperback)
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- Titel
- The Book of Splendor
- Ondertitel
- A Novel
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Frances Sherwood
- Uitgever
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2003
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 360
- ISBN10
- 0393324583
- ISBN13
- 9780393324587
- Reeks
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- The book of splendor
- Beoordeling
- 3,4 van 5
- Aantekening
- 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.