The Bridal Canopy by Shmuel Yosef Agnon
The novel is a rich tapestry of 19th-century Jewish life in Eastern Europe, following the picaresque journey of Reb Yudel, a poor, pious Jew, as he travels through Galician villages in search of suitable husbands for his three daughters. Along the way, he encounters a vivid cast of characters and experiences a series of adventures that reveal the customs, struggles, and faith of the Jewish communities of that era. The narrative, imbued with religious and folkloric elements, offers a blend of humor, irony, and profound insight into human nature and divine providence, painting a nostalgic picture of a bygone world.
The 4608th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1931
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Hebrew
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