Meyer And Son: A Novel (1908)

By Dwight Tilton, CM Clark Publishing Co, Thomas Addison

Book Overview

""Meyer and Son"" is a novel written by Dwight Tilton and published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a Jewish family living in New York City during the early 20th century. The patriarch of the family, Meyer, is a successful businessman who runs a clothing store. His son, David, is a talented artist who dreams of pursuing his passion for painting. However, Meyer is determined to have David take over the family business and become a successful businessman like himself. The novel explores the conflict between tradition and individuality, as David struggles to find his own path in life while also trying to please his father. Along the way, he falls in love with a non-Jewish woman, further complicating his relationship with his family. ""Meyer and Son"" also touches on themes of assimilation, anti-Semitism, and the immigrant experience. It provides a glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants in early 20th century America, and the challenges they faced in trying to balance their cultural heritage with the pressures of assimilation. Overall, ""Meyer and Son"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into complex themes of family, tradition, and identity.Based Upon The Three Act Play Of The Same Name By Thomas Addison.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: 1165430835
• ISBN13: 9781165430833
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"