Poet And Merchant: A Picture Of Life From The Times Of Moses Mendelssohn (1877)

By Berthold Auerbach

Book Overview

""Poet and Merchant: A Picture of Life from the Times of Moses Mendelssohn"" is a historical novel written by Berthold Auerbach and first published in 1877. Set in the late 18th century, the story revolves around the lives of two friends - a Jewish poet named Isaac and a Christian merchant named Ferdinand - who are brought together by their shared love of music. The novel explores the complex social and cultural dynamics of the time, including the tensions between Jews and Christians, and the struggle of Jewish individuals to find acceptance and success in a predominantly Christian society. The character of Moses Mendelssohn, a prominent Jewish philosopher and friend of the two protagonists, also features prominently in the story.Through the eyes of Isaac and Ferdinand, Auerbach provides a vivid portrayal of life in Germany during this period, including the rise of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. The novel also touches on themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, as the two friends navigate their way through the challenges of their respective communities and personal lives.Overall, ""Poet and Merchant"" is a richly detailed and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century Germany and the lives of its diverse inhabitants.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112067817X
• ISBN13: 9781120678171
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"