Rebecca Nathan: Or A Daughter Of Israel (1844)

By Rebecca Nathan

Book Overview

Rebecca Nathan: Or A Daughter Of Israel (1844) is a novel written by an anonymous author. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Rebecca Nathan, who is a young Jewish woman living in England during the early 19th century. The novel explores the themes of identity, religion, and social class as Rebecca struggles to find her place in a society that is hostile towards Jews.Rebecca is the daughter of a wealthy Jewish merchant, but she is not content with her privileged life. She longs to explore the world outside of her community and to find her own path in life. However, her father is opposed to her ambitions and wants her to marry a suitable Jewish man and settle down.Rebecca's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a Christian man named Edward. Their relationship is met with opposition from both the Jewish and Christian communities, and Rebecca is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her loyalty to her family and religion.The novel also delves into the experiences of other Jewish characters, including Rebecca's friend Rachel, who is shunned by her community after marrying a Christian man, and Isaac, a poor Jewish peddler who is subject to discrimination and violence.Rebecca Nathan: Or A Daughter Of Israel is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the experiences of Jewish people living in England during the 19th century. It is a powerful exploration of identity, love, and the struggle for acceptance in a society that is hostile towards those who are different.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: 1166175758
• ISBN13: 9781166175757
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"