Satan In Goray by Isaac Bashevis Singer
Set in the 17th century, the novel explores the impact of false messianic fervor on the Jewish community of Goray, a small Polish town. After the devastating Chmielnicki massacres, the traumatized survivors find themselves drawn to the charismatic but ultimately destructive figure of Sabbatai Zevi, who claims to be the long-awaited Messiah. As the community becomes increasingly divided between believers and skeptics, the narrative delves into themes of faith, madness, and the desperate need for redemption, painting a vivid picture of a society on the brink of collapse under the weight of its own expectations and desires.
The 2050th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- Polish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 288
- Original Language
- Yiddish
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