The novel revolves around the life of a young Jewish intellectual who struggles to reconcile his spiritual aspirations with the harsh realities of poverty and anti-Semitism in London's East End. He becomes disillusioned with the materialism and superficiality of modern society, leading him to question the value of his own existence. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
By Israel Zangwill · First published 1910 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Satire, Jewish Literature · 4 chapters