Between Heaven and Earth

By Franz Werfel

Book Overview

Between Heaven and Earth is a novel written by Franz Werfel. The story revolves around a Jewish family living in the city of Prague during the early 20th century. The family consists of the father, a successful businessman, his wife, and their two children. The son, Josef, is a talented musician, while the daughter, Marie, is a gifted artist.As the family struggles to maintain their traditional Jewish values in a rapidly changing world, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles. They must navigate the tensions between their religious beliefs and the secular society around them, as well as the growing anti-Semitism that threatens their safety and well-being.Throughout the novel, Werfel explores themes of faith, identity, and the human search for meaning and purpose. He also delves into the complex relationships between family members, as they try to reconcile their differences and find common ground.Overall, Between Heaven and Earth is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrayal of Jewish life in early 20th century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163368628
• ISBN13: 9781163368626
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"