The Family Moskat by Isaac Bashevis Singer
Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Poland, this sweeping narrative chronicles the lives of a Jewish family navigating the complexities of tradition, modernity, and identity. As the Moskat family grapples with internal conflicts and external societal changes, their story unfolds through the eyes of Asa Heshel Bannet, a young man who becomes entwined with their world. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the inexorable passage of time, capturing the essence of a community on the brink of transformation and the enduring bonds that hold them together amidst the looming shadows of history.
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- Published
- 1950
- Nationality
- Polish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- Yiddish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Di Mishpokhe Mushkat
- La Famiglia Moskat
- La famiglia Moskat
- The Manor, The Estate, The Family Moskat
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