Seppel: Or The Burning Of The Synagogue At Munich (1879)

By Carl Gustav Nieritz

Book Overview

Seppel: Or The Burning Of The Synagogue At Munich is a historical novel written by Carl Gustav Nieritz and originally published in 1879. The book is set in Munich, Germany in the year 1285 and tells the story of a young boy named Seppel who witnesses the burning of the city's synagogue. The event is carried out by a group of angry citizens who blame the Jewish community for a series of crimes and misfortunes that have befallen the city. Seppel, who has grown up alongside his Jewish friend Moses, is horrified by the violence and sets out to find a way to help his friend and his community. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters including a wise rabbi, a kind-hearted baker, and a group of ruthless bandits. The novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of prejudice, friendship, and the struggle for justice in the face of overwhelming opposition. With its vivid descriptions of medieval Munich and its memorable characters, Seppel: Or The Burning Of The Synagogue At Munich is a timeless work of historical fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1164870297
• ISBN13: 9781164870296
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"