Judith Trachtenberg: A Novel (1891)

By Karl Emil Franzos and L P Lewis

Book Overview

Judith Trachtenberg: A Novel is a literary work by Karl Emil Franzos, originally published in 1891. The novel tells the story of Judith Trachtenberg, a young Jewish woman living in the Austrian Empire during the late 19th century. Despite her family's financial struggles and the anti-Semitic attitudes of their community, Judith is determined to pursue her education and become a doctor. Along the way, she faces numerous obstacles and challenges, including romantic entanglements and the threat of violence from those who oppose her aspirations. Through Judith's experiences, Franzos explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the struggle for social and intellectual freedom in a society that is deeply divided by class and religion. The novel is considered a classic of Austrian literature and a significant contribution to the genre of Jewish fiction.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: 1165537214
• ISBN13: 9781165537211
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"