The House Of Conrad (1918)

By Elias Tobenkin

Book Overview

The House of Conrad is a novel written by Elias Tobenkin and published in 1918. The story revolves around the Conrad family, who are Jewish immigrants living in New York City during the early 1900s. The patriarch of the family, Abraham Conrad, is a successful businessman who has built a fortune through his hard work and determination. However, his children, particularly his son David, are not interested in following in his footsteps and instead want to pursue their own dreams.David, who is the main character of the book, is a talented artist who wants to become a painter. Despite his father's disapproval, he leaves home to study art in Paris. While there, he falls in love with a French woman named Yvonne, but their relationship is complicated by their cultural differences and the outbreak of World War I.Meanwhile, back in New York, the rest of the Conrad family faces their own struggles. Abraham's daughter, Rachel, is engaged to a wealthy businessman, but she is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence. Abraham's other son, Isaac, is a doctor who is struggling to reconcile his Jewish faith with his modern medical training.Throughout the book, Tobenkin explores themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experience. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in New York City during the early 1900s, including the challenges faced by Jewish immigrants and the cultural clashes between different groups. The House of Conrad is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a window into a bygone era and the struggles of those who lived during it.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: 1165692414
• ISBN13: 9781165692415
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"