Cheating the Gallows

Name: Cheating the Gallows
Author: Israel Zangwill

Cheating the Gallows is a novel by Israel Zangwill, first published in 1892. It tells the story of a young Jewish man, David, who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. He is sentenced to death, but manages to escape from prison and flee to London. In London, David meets a variety of characters, including a Jewish philanthropist, a Jewish pickpocket, and a Jewish prostitute. He also meets a young woman, Rachel, who helps him to hide from the police. As the story progresses, David and Rachel fall in love, and David begins to question his own identity and beliefs. The novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of identity, justice, and morality. It is also a vivid portrait of the Jewish community in London in the late 19th century.

By Israel Zangwill · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 7 chapters · 4,942 words

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They say that a union of opposites makes the happiest marriage, and perhaps it is on the same principle that men who chum are always so oddly assorted. You shall find a man of letters sharing diggings with an auctioneer and a medical student pigging with a stockbroker's clerk. Perhaps each thus escapes the temptation to talk "shop" in his hours of leisure while he supplements his own experiences of life by his companion's.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Israel Zangwill
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
Length: 4,942 words
Structure: 7 chapters, 169 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man who is wrongfully accused of a crime and sentenced to death. This genre is the most relevant as it accurately reflects the setting and plot of the book.
Mystery — The book follows the protagonist's attempts to uncover the truth behind his wrongful conviction and clear his name. This genre is the second most relevant as it accurately reflects the plot of the book.
Thriller — The book follows the protagonist's attempts to escape from prison and evade capture by the authorities. This genre is the third most relevant as it accurately reflects the suspenseful and thrilling elements of the book.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he attempts to escape from prison and evade capture by the authorities. This genre is the fourth most relevant as it accurately reflects the adventurous elements of the book.