This novel explores the tensions between tradition and modernity in a small English town. The story centers around a Jewish family's struggle to maintain their Sabbath observance amidst the increasing secularization of society. As the family navigates their relationships with non-Jewish neighbors, they must confront the challenges of balancing cultural identity with assimilation into mainstream culture.
By Israel Zangwill · First published 1906 · Genre: Fiction, Satire, Social Commentary · 20 chapters