Flutter-Duck. a Ghetto Grotesque
The novel revolves around the life of a Jewish family living in the East End of London's Whitechapel district. The story centers on the struggles and hardships faced by this family, particularly the father, who is a struggling tailor. The narrative explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the tensions between traditional Jewish culture and modernity.
By Israel Zangwill · First published 1909 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 4 chapters · 10,362 words
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"So sitting, served by man and maid, She felt her heart grow prouder. " -- TENNYSON: _The Goose_.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Israel Zangwill
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama, Gothic, Realism
- Length: 10,362 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 189 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, social commentary, and the exploration of human experiences and emotions.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques societal norms and the struggles of individuals within a specific cultural and economic context.
- Drama — The plot is driven by intense emotional conflicts and personal relationships, highlighting the dramatic aspects of the characters' lives.
- Gothic — The work contains elements of the grotesque and explores themes of decay and despair within a claustrophobic setting.
Tags
Social Satire · Gothic Fiction · Urban Novel · Jewish Literature · London Setting · Working Class Life · Immigration Experience · Anti-Semitism · Racial Tension · Class Conflict · Morality Play · Psychological Insight